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JO'S JOURNAL
An Analysis of Chapter 33
Tone
The Tone Is Reflective, Warm, And Personal, Conveying Jo'S Inner Thoughts And Feelings Through Her Candid Narration In The Letters.
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Relaxed - (2) | Crystal-clear - (5) | Calm - (2) | A lot - (4) | Quick - (4) |
Basically...
Jo March writes about her life in New York, teaching children and making new acquaintances, including Professor Bhaer, while reflecting on her personal growth and aspirations.
In more detail...
In this chapter, Jo shares her experiences in New York through letters to her family. Jo details her teaching duties, interactions with the children she teaches, and her social experiences in the boarding house. Professor Friedrich Bhaer becomes a prominent figure in her life, as she notes his kindness and intellectual character. Jo begins German lessons with the professor and finds friendship in him. She also touches upon her homesickness and the values of her old and new ties, while expressing gratitude for her family's Christmas gifts and thoughts about her personal development. The chapter illustrates Jo's ever-maturing perspective on life, work, and relationships.
Characters
- Jo March
- About - Jo speaks about her new life in New York. She bonds with the children she's teaching, becomes friends with Professor Bhaer, and starts learning German. She also attends social activities at the boarding house and mentions the growing comfort she finds in her surroundings.
- Personality Traits - Reflective, complex, candid, intellectual, and warm-hearted.
- Physical Characteristics - Her physical appearance isn't detailed in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Professor Friedrich Bhaer - Friend and German teacher.
- Mrs. Kirke - Employer and boarding house manager.
- Professor Friedrich Bhaer
- About - A poor but kind-hearted and intellectual German professor living in the boarding house. He is well-liked despite being the subject of jokes, teaches children, helps out around the house, and forms a friendship with Jo, offering German lessons.
- Personality Traits - Intellectual, kind-hearted, good-natured, and patient.
- Physical Characteristics - Described as stout with brown hair, bushy beard, kind eyes, and not particular about his attire.
- Character Connections
- Jo March - Gives Jo German lessons and forms a friendly bond with her.
- Mrs. Kirke
- About - The manager of the boarding house where Jo lives and works. She is motherly, kind, and busy with the house responsibilities, trusting Jo with looking after her children.
- Personality Traits - Motherly, kind, and busy.
- Physical Characteristics - Her physical appearance is not described.
- Character Connections
- Jo March - Employer and offers her a motherly friendship.
- Miss Norton
- About - A rich, cultured maiden lady living in the boarding house who befriends Jo and offers her company and access to high society experiences. She is friendly and generous.
- Personality Traits - Rich, cultured, kind, and sociable.
- Physical Characteristics - Her physical appearance is not described.
- Character Connections
- Jo March - Beckons Jo into her circle for company and offers her access to cultural experiences.
- Tina
- About - The French laundry-woman's child, who adores Professor Bhaer and spends a lot of time following him around the house. She is depicted as a 'mite' and a source of amusement.
- Personality Traits - Adoring, playful, and endearing.
- Physical Characteristics - Described as a child, a 'mite', possibly with French features.
- Character Connections
- Professor Friedrich Bhaer - Admires and follows the professor around.