An Analysis of
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LETTERS
An Analysis of Chapter 16
Tone
Resilient, Hopeful, Reflective
Basic Stats
| Intensity | Clarity | Conflict | Resolution | Pacing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exciting - (3) | Crystal-clear - (5) | There's some - (3) | A lot - (4) | Quick - (4) |
Basically...
The March sisters prepare for their mother's departure with courage, looking to stay hopeful and busy in her absence. They exchange heartfelt farewells and receive letters from their father, as well as write their own, which reveal the girls' individual ways of coping with their mother's absence.
In more detail...
In the early morning, the March sisters read from their books seeking comfort as they prepare for their mother's departure. They keep their spirits up, take their mother's advice to heart, and send her off without tears. After Mrs. March leaves, the girls feel the weight of her absence but find solace in their tasks and in letters from and to their father. Each sister pens a letter that highlights their unique personalities and ways of dealing with the situation-Meg as the responsible eldest, Jo with her spirited independence, Beth with her quiet stoicism, and Amy with her blend of childlike innocence and a flair for the dramatic. The chapter closes with letters from Hannah and Mr. Laurence, showing the support system surrounding the March family.
Characters
- Meg March
- About - Meg struggles with the responsibility of being the eldest sibling in her mother's absence, helping with sewing, and attempting to maintain order in the household.
- Personality Traits - Responsible, Maternal, Conscientious
- Physical Characteristics - Not explicitly described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Jo March - Sister
- Beth March - Sister
- Amy March - Sister
- Mrs. March - Daughter
- Mr. March - Daughter
- Hannah - Family servant
- Laurie - Family friend and neighbor
- Mr. Laurence - Family friend and Laurie's grandfather
- Jo March
- About - Jo helps Meg with the household tasks and, after a brief tiff with Laurie, reconciles with him, showing her strong, independent, but also deeply affectionate nature.
- Personality Traits - Spirited, Impetuous, Affectionate
- Physical Characteristics - Described in this chapter as having a 'curly head,' indicating her hair and looking 'comically small' with her tall stature.
- Character Connections
- Meg March - Sister
- Beth March - Sister
- Amy March - Sister
- Mrs. March - Daughter
- Mr. March - Daughter
- Hannah - Family servant
- Laurie - Close friend and neighbor
- Mr. Laurence - Family friend and Laurie's grandfather
- Beth March
- About - Beth finds solace in her music and diligently carries out her home duties, taking comfort in the little tasks that keep her connected to her absent mother.
- Personality Traits - Stoic, Musical, Dutiful
- Physical Characteristics - Not explicitly described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Meg March - Sister
- Jo March - Sister
- Amy March - Sister
- Mrs. March - Daughter
- Mr. March - Daughter
- Hannah - Family servant
- Laurie - Family friend and neighbor
- Mr. Laurence - Family friend and Laurie's grandfather
- Amy March
- About - Amy struggles with maintaining proper behavior, dealing with her growing pains, and learning to manage her responsibilities under the guidance of her older sisters.
- Personality Traits - Artistic, Innocent, Vain
- Physical Characteristics - Not explicitly described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Meg March - Sister
- Jo March - Sister
- Beth March - Sister
- Mrs. March - Daughter
- Mr. March - Daughter
- Hannah - Family servant
- Laurie - Family friend and neighbor
- Mr. Laurence - Family friend and Laurie's grandfather
- Mrs. March
- About - Mrs. March departs for Washington to care for her sick husband, entrusting the girls to Hannah and Mr. Laurence. She displays courage and tenderness during her departure and is the emotional core of the family.
- Personality Traits - Caring, Steadfast, Self-sacrificing
- Physical Characteristics - Described as looking pale and worn due to sleeplessness and anxiety.
- Character Connections
- Meg March - Mother
- Jo March - Mother
- Beth March - Mother
- Amy March - Mother
- Mr. March - Wife
- Hannah - Employer
- Laurie - Neighbor's grandson
- Mr. Laurence - Neighbor
- Mr. March
- About - Mr. March is mentioned as being dangerously ill but showing signs of improvement thanks to the care he is receiving in Washington.
- Personality Traits - Not described in this chapter.
- Physical Characteristics - Not described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Mrs. March - Husband
- Meg March - Father
- Jo March - Father
- Beth March - Father
- Amy March - Father
- Hannah
- About - Hannah maintains normalcy in the household with her stable presence and takes on a motherly role to comfort and direct the girls.
- Personality Traits - Faithful, Practical, Caring
- Physical Characteristics - Wearing a night-cap during breakfast preparations.
- Character Connections
- Amy March - Caretaker
- Mrs. March - Servant
- Meg March - Caretaker
- Jo March - Caretaker
- Beth March - Caretaker
- Laurie
- About - Laurie provides moral support to the March family during Mrs. March's departure and reconciles with Jo after a brief quarrel, showing his closeness to the family.
- Personality Traits - Cheerful, Neighborly, Kind
- Physical Characteristics - Not explicitly described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Mrs. March - Neighbor's mother
- Meg March - Neighbor and friend
- Jo March - Neighbor and close friend
- Beth March - Neighbor
- Amy March - Neighbor
- Mr. Laurence - Grandfather
- Mr. Laurence
- About - Mr. Laurence, as an elder neighbor and Laurie's grandfather, takes on a protective role, offering support and acting as a stand-in guardian for the girls.
- Personality Traits - Protective, Kind, Supportive
- Physical Characteristics - Not explicitly described in this chapter.
- Character Connections
- Mrs. March - Neighbor
- Meg March - Neighbor
- Jo March - Neighbor
- Beth March - Neighbor
- Amy March - Neighbor
- Laurie - Grandson