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All about Laurie
Laurie made an appearance in 29 chapters
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Laurie, the neighbor's grandson, feels awkward at the party, bonds with Jo, and offers the March sisters a ride home.
Laurie, while recovering from illness, feels isolated in his home until Jo breaks the monotony with her visit. His spirits are lifted by her boldness and friendly demeanor, and he takes comfort in their shared passions for music and books.
Laurie continues to be a good friend to the March sisters, particularly a comfort to Beth; he communicates with his grandfather about the girls.
He is briefly mentioned having a pleasant conversation with the March sisters and showcasing a down-to-earth personality.
Laurie is a family friend who invites Meg and Jo to the theater and later plays a heroic role in Amy's rescue. His kind actions influence Jo and contribute to the resolution between the sisters.
Laurie attends the social events with Meg, offering critical but honest opinions of the high society spectacle and extending support to Meg.
Laurie, the boy-next-door, is revealed to have been secretly attending the Pickwick Club meetings and is warmly welcomed as a new member under the pseudonym 'Sam Weller'. He establishes a post office as a token of gratitude.
Laurie attends the disastrous dinner party and helps keep the mood light despite the culinary mishaps. He helps Amy by taking her out for a drive after her bad experience with the sour cream.
Laurie organizes the picnic, corresponds with the March sisters, and playfully interacts with them throughout the day, showing special attention to Jo.
Laurie starts off the chapter feeling moody and restless but eventually finds comfort and aspiration in the company of the March sisters. He resolves to stay with his grandfather despite his own dreams.
Laurie engages in a friendly dynamic with Jo, expressing concern for her and sharing in her secret about publishing. He is amused by Jo's behavior and supportive of her writing.
Offers to take the girls out and assists in Mrs. March's preparations, showing deep concern and willing to do anything to help.
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.
Laurie acts as the messenger for the March sisters, offering to take care of Amy and using his charming ways to persuade her to stay safe at Aunt March's.
Laurie supports the March family by providing comfort to Jo, defying Hannah by telegraphing Mrs. March, and showing his affection for the family during this crisis.
Laurie is a supportive friend to Amy, cheering her up during her visits and subtly dealing with her growing concerns over Beth's health.
Supports Amy through her emotional struggle and earns Aunt March's approval, showing his compassionate nature.
Laurie feels excluded and concocts a prank that causes distress; he also clashes with his grandfather, but reconciles after Jo's intervention.
Laurie lightens the mood with his antics and shows support for Meg's engagement to Mr. Brooke.
Laurie brings a light-hearted presence, with his comical gifts to Meg and his slightly worrying but generous financial habits. He teases and flirts, occasionally clashing playfully with Jo.
Laurie is the family friend who visits the Brooke household, is humorously surprised by the birth of Meg's twins, and is referred to as 'Uncle Teddy' affectionately.
Laurie supports the March sisters, particularly Amy by ensuring her flower table is successful and comforting Jo in her disappointment.
Laurie is affectionate to Beth and displays signs of romantic interest towards Jo, who is determined not to engage with those feelings. Laurie hints at a change in himself, but is not overtly expressive about his affections in this chapter.
Graduates with honors and makes an impassioned but unsuccessful declaration of love to Jo. Despite initial resistance, agrees to travel abroad with his grandfather to heal from his rejection.
Having arrived from his travels, Laurie meets Amy, appears initially indifferent, but as the party progresses, he begins to show more interest in her and acknowledges her charm.
Laurie, also known as Theodore Laurence, strives to overcome his unrequited love for Jo by focusing on music in Vienna. He returns to his grandfather and rejects the idea of revisiting Nice. Laurie finds solace in his friendship with Amy as they cope with Beth's illness together. His affections shift from Jo to Amy, leading to a romantic realization and mutual confession of love during a boating excursion.
Laurie is seen interacting affectionately with his wife Amy, expressing his dependency on her and his ambitions for the future. He playfully joins Jo in teasing Amy and later reveals his wish to support talented individuals financially.
Referenced in the chapter as settling into married life with Amy, Laurie's character represents a past love for Jo.
Laurie plays with the children and supports Amy, showing his love and care for his family.
Laurie's Relationships
A summary of Laurie's 17 connections to Jo March, by chapter.
Chapter 3 - THE LAURENCE BOY: Befriends her at the party and they share a private dance.
Chapter 5 - BEING NEIGHBORLY: Neighbor who visits and befriends him.
Chapter 7 - AMY'S VALLEY OF HUMILIATION: Friend whom he engages with in playful conversation.
Chapter 8 - JO MEETS APOLLYON: Family friend; shares an enjoyable outing despite her attitude toward Amy, his later actions reinforce their friendship.
Chapter 9 - MEG GOES TO VANITY FAIR: Laurie is also a friend to Jo, who values his opinions and friendship with her family
Chapter 12 - CAMP LAURENCE: He shares a special bond and humor with Jo.
Chapter 14 - SECRETS: Close friend and confidant, shares in her secret about her stories.
Chapter 15 - A TELEGRAM: Neighbor and close friend
Chapter 16 - LETTERS: Neighbor and close friend
Chapter 17 - LITTLE FAITHFUL: Laurie interacts with Jo regarding Amy's situation and offers his help.
Chapter 18 - DARK DAYS: A close friend to whom he offers emotional support.
Chapter 21 - LAURIE MAKES MISCHIEF, AND JO MAKES PEACE: Neighbor and friend; he values Jo's opinion and seeks her companionship during conflicts.
Chapter 23 - AUNT MARCH SETTLES THE QUESTION: Close friend and confidant, to whom he offers support during this change.
Chapter 24 - GOSSIP: Close friend who he teases frequently.
Chapter 30 - CONSEQUENCES: As her close friend, he is privy to her disappointment and offers comfort.
Chapter 32 - TENDER TROUBLES: Close friends; Laurie is showing signs of romantic interest towards Jo, but she plans to leave to prevent it from going further.
Chapter 46 - UNDER THE UMBRELLA: Former love interest, now a family friend.
A summary of Laurie's 10 connections to Meg March, by chapter.
Chapter 3 - THE LAURENCE BOY: Offers sympathy for her injury and arranges for his family's carriage to take her home.
Chapter 8 - JO MEETS APOLLYON: Family friend; he is included in the theater outing.
Chapter 9 - MEG GOES TO VANITY FAIR: A family friend who observes and disapproves of Meg's artificial transformation at the social events
Chapter 12 - CAMP LAURENCE: Laurie sends Meg a posy regularly.
Chapter 15 - A TELEGRAM: Neighbor and friend
Chapter 16 - LETTERS: Neighbor and friend
Chapter 17 - LITTLE FAITHFUL: He helps Meg with the situation of persuading Amy and offers support in the family's time of need.
Chapter 21 - LAURIE MAKES MISCHIEF, AND JO MAKES PEACE: Neighbor; involved in a prank on her concerning a love letter.
Chapter 23 - AUNT MARCH SETTLES THE QUESTION: Friend and neighbor, whose engagement he celebrates.
Chapter 24 - GOSSIP: Neighbor and friend, he assists her with wedding preparations.
A summary of Laurie's 8 connections to Beth March, by chapter.
Chapter 6 - BETH FINDS THE PALACE BEAUTIFUL: A source of comfort and helps in procuring a gift.
Chapter 7 - AMY'S VALLEY OF HUMILIATION: Engages in a brief interaction where he playfully applauds her musical talent.
Chapter 8 - JO MEETS APOLLYON: Family friend; not the primary focus in this chapter.
Chapter 12 - CAMP LAURENCE: Beth and Laurie have a friendly rapport rooted in kind gestures.
Chapter 15 - A TELEGRAM: Neighbor and friend
Chapter 16 - LETTERS: Neighbor
Chapter 17 - LITTLE FAITHFUL: Laurie is concerned for Beth's health, as she is his 'special pet'.
Chapter 32 - TENDER TROUBLES: Beth seems to brighten in Laurie's presence, hinting at her affection for him.
A summary of Laurie's 7 connections to Amy March, by chapter.
Chapter 7 - AMY'S VALLEY OF HUMILIATION: Acquaintance who mistakes him for a 'Cyclops' but actually meant 'centaur'.
Chapter 8 - JO MEETS APOLLYON: Family friend; unknowingly sets off events leading to her capsizing on thin ice, but he is essential in her rescue.
Chapter 15 - A TELEGRAM: Neighbor and friend
Chapter 16 - LETTERS: Neighbor
Chapter 17 - LITTLE FAITHFUL: Laurie persuades Amy to go to Aunt March's to stay safe from scarlet fever.
Chapter 30 - CONSEQUENCES: Supports her endeavors at the fair and promises to take care of her loved ones while she is away.
Chapter 37 - NEW IMPRESSIONS: Old friends who reconnect, with Laurie starting to see Amy in a new, more romantic light.
A summary of Laurie's 7 connections to Amy, by chapter.
Chapter 10 - THE P. C. AND P. O.: Friend and neighbor
Chapter 11 - EXPERIMENTS: Takes her for a drive in this chapter
Chapter 20 - CONFIDENTIAL: Laurie comforts her and earns her affection.
Chapter 41 - LEARNING TO FORGET.: Shared romantic interest and growing affection that culminates in mutual love.
Chapter 44 - MY LORD AND LADY: His wife
Chapter 46 - UNDER THE UMBRELLA: His wife and Jo's sister.
Chapter 47 - HARVEST TIME: His wife, whose worries he shares and tries to alleviate.
A summary of Laurie's 5 connections to Mrs. March, by chapter.
Chapter 8 - JO MEETS APOLLYON: Family friend; not the primary focus in this chapter.
Chapter 15 - A TELEGRAM: Friend of the family
Chapter 16 - LETTERS: Neighbor's mother
Chapter 44 - MY LORD AND LADY: Mother-in-law
Chapter 47 - HARVEST TIME: A family friend he respects deeply.
A summary of Laurie's 5 connections to Jo, by chapter.
Chapter 10 - THE P. C. AND P. O.: Laurie's neighbor and close friend
Chapter 11 - EXPERIMENTS: Family friend and neighbor
Chapter 35 - HEARTACHE: His close friend and the object of his unrequited love.
Chapter 41 - LEARNING TO FORGET.: Former object of his unrequited love, now shifting to a platonic affection.
Chapter 44 - MY LORD AND LADY: Family friend and sister-in-law
A summary of Laurie's 2 connections to Beth, by chapter.
Chapter 10 - THE P. C. AND P. O.: Friend and neighbor
Chapter 41 - LEARNING TO FORGET.: Friend and sister of the woman he formerly loved; her illness affects him deeply.
A summary of Laurie's 1 connection to Meg, by chapter.
Chapter 10 - THE P. C. AND P. O.: Friend and neighbor
A summary of Laurie's 17 connections to Jo March, by chapter.
Chapter 3 - THE LAURENCE BOY: Befriends her at the party and they share a private dance.
Chapter 5 - BEING NEIGHBORLY: Neighbor who visits and befriends him.
Chapter 7 - AMY'S VALLEY OF HUMILIATION: Friend whom he engages with in playful conversation.
Chapter 8 - JO MEETS APOLLYON: Family friend; shares an enjoyable outing despite her attitude toward Amy, his later actions reinforce their friendship.
Chapter 9 - MEG GOES TO VANITY FAIR: Laurie is also a friend to Jo, who values his opinions and friendship with her family
Chapter 12 - CAMP LAURENCE: He shares a special bond and humor with Jo.
Chapter 14 - SECRETS: Close friend and confidant, shares in her secret about her stories.
Chapter 15 - A TELEGRAM: Neighbor and close friend
Chapter 16 - LETTERS: Neighbor and close friend
Chapter 17 - LITTLE FAITHFUL: Laurie interacts with Jo regarding Amy's situation and offers his help.
Chapter 18 - DARK DAYS: A close friend to whom he offers emotional support.
Chapter 21 - LAURIE MAKES MISCHIEF, AND JO MAKES PEACE: Neighbor and friend; he values Jo's opinion and seeks her companionship during conflicts.
Chapter 23 - AUNT MARCH SETTLES THE QUESTION: Close friend and confidant, to whom he offers support during this change.
Chapter 24 - GOSSIP: Close friend who he teases frequently.
Chapter 30 - CONSEQUENCES: As her close friend, he is privy to her disappointment and offers comfort.
Chapter 32 - TENDER TROUBLES: Close friends; Laurie is showing signs of romantic interest towards Jo, but she plans to leave to prevent it from going further.
Chapter 46 - UNDER THE UMBRELLA: Former love interest, now a family friend.
Chapter 3 - THE LAURENCE BOY: Befriends her at the party and they share a private dance.
Chapter 5 - BEING NEIGHBORLY: Neighbor who visits and befriends him.
Chapter 7 - AMY'S VALLEY OF HUMILIATION: Friend whom he engages with in playful conversation.
Chapter 8 - JO MEETS APOLLYON: Family friend; shares an enjoyable outing despite her attitude toward Amy, his later actions reinforce their friendship.
Chapter 9 - MEG GOES TO VANITY FAIR: Laurie is also a friend to Jo, who values his opinions and friendship with her family
Chapter 12 - CAMP LAURENCE: He shares a special bond and humor with Jo.
Chapter 14 - SECRETS: Close friend and confidant, shares in her secret about her stories.
Chapter 15 - A TELEGRAM: Neighbor and close friend
Chapter 16 - LETTERS: Neighbor and close friend
Chapter 17 - LITTLE FAITHFUL: Laurie interacts with Jo regarding Amy's situation and offers his help.
Chapter 18 - DARK DAYS: A close friend to whom he offers emotional support.
Chapter 21 - LAURIE MAKES MISCHIEF, AND JO MAKES PEACE: Neighbor and friend; he values Jo's opinion and seeks her companionship during conflicts.
Chapter 23 - AUNT MARCH SETTLES THE QUESTION: Close friend and confidant, to whom he offers support during this change.
Chapter 24 - GOSSIP: Close friend who he teases frequently.
Chapter 30 - CONSEQUENCES: As her close friend, he is privy to her disappointment and offers comfort.
Chapter 32 - TENDER TROUBLES: Close friends; Laurie is showing signs of romantic interest towards Jo, but she plans to leave to prevent it from going further.
Chapter 46 - UNDER THE UMBRELLA: Former love interest, now a family friend.
A summary of Laurie's 10 connections to Meg March, by chapter.
Chapter 3 - THE LAURENCE BOY: Offers sympathy for her injury and arranges for his family's carriage to take her home.
Chapter 8 - JO MEETS APOLLYON: Family friend; he is included in the theater outing.
Chapter 9 - MEG GOES TO VANITY FAIR: A family friend who observes and disapproves of Meg's artificial transformation at the social events
Chapter 12 - CAMP LAURENCE: Laurie sends Meg a posy regularly.
Chapter 15 - A TELEGRAM: Neighbor and friend
Chapter 16 - LETTERS: Neighbor and friend
Chapter 17 - LITTLE FAITHFUL: He helps Meg with the situation of persuading Amy and offers support in the family's time of need.
Chapter 21 - LAURIE MAKES MISCHIEF, AND JO MAKES PEACE: Neighbor; involved in a prank on her concerning a love letter.
Chapter 23 - AUNT MARCH SETTLES THE QUESTION: Friend and neighbor, whose engagement he celebrates.
Chapter 24 - GOSSIP: Neighbor and friend, he assists her with wedding preparations.
Chapter 3 - THE LAURENCE BOY: Offers sympathy for her injury and arranges for his family's carriage to take her home.
Chapter 8 - JO MEETS APOLLYON: Family friend; he is included in the theater outing.
Chapter 9 - MEG GOES TO VANITY FAIR: A family friend who observes and disapproves of Meg's artificial transformation at the social events
Chapter 12 - CAMP LAURENCE: Laurie sends Meg a posy regularly.
Chapter 15 - A TELEGRAM: Neighbor and friend
Chapter 16 - LETTERS: Neighbor and friend
Chapter 17 - LITTLE FAITHFUL: He helps Meg with the situation of persuading Amy and offers support in the family's time of need.
Chapter 21 - LAURIE MAKES MISCHIEF, AND JO MAKES PEACE: Neighbor; involved in a prank on her concerning a love letter.
Chapter 23 - AUNT MARCH SETTLES THE QUESTION: Friend and neighbor, whose engagement he celebrates.
Chapter 24 - GOSSIP: Neighbor and friend, he assists her with wedding preparations.
A summary of Laurie's 8 connections to Beth March, by chapter.
Chapter 6 - BETH FINDS THE PALACE BEAUTIFUL: A source of comfort and helps in procuring a gift.
Chapter 7 - AMY'S VALLEY OF HUMILIATION: Engages in a brief interaction where he playfully applauds her musical talent.
Chapter 8 - JO MEETS APOLLYON: Family friend; not the primary focus in this chapter.
Chapter 12 - CAMP LAURENCE: Beth and Laurie have a friendly rapport rooted in kind gestures.
Chapter 15 - A TELEGRAM: Neighbor and friend
Chapter 16 - LETTERS: Neighbor
Chapter 17 - LITTLE FAITHFUL: Laurie is concerned for Beth's health, as she is his 'special pet'.
Chapter 32 - TENDER TROUBLES: Beth seems to brighten in Laurie's presence, hinting at her affection for him.
Chapter 6 - BETH FINDS THE PALACE BEAUTIFUL: A source of comfort and helps in procuring a gift.
Chapter 7 - AMY'S VALLEY OF HUMILIATION: Engages in a brief interaction where he playfully applauds her musical talent.
Chapter 8 - JO MEETS APOLLYON: Family friend; not the primary focus in this chapter.
Chapter 12 - CAMP LAURENCE: Beth and Laurie have a friendly rapport rooted in kind gestures.
Chapter 15 - A TELEGRAM: Neighbor and friend
Chapter 16 - LETTERS: Neighbor
Chapter 17 - LITTLE FAITHFUL: Laurie is concerned for Beth's health, as she is his 'special pet'.
Chapter 32 - TENDER TROUBLES: Beth seems to brighten in Laurie's presence, hinting at her affection for him.
A summary of Laurie's 7 connections to Amy March, by chapter.
Chapter 7 - AMY'S VALLEY OF HUMILIATION: Acquaintance who mistakes him for a 'Cyclops' but actually meant 'centaur'.
Chapter 8 - JO MEETS APOLLYON: Family friend; unknowingly sets off events leading to her capsizing on thin ice, but he is essential in her rescue.
Chapter 15 - A TELEGRAM: Neighbor and friend
Chapter 16 - LETTERS: Neighbor
Chapter 17 - LITTLE FAITHFUL: Laurie persuades Amy to go to Aunt March's to stay safe from scarlet fever.
Chapter 30 - CONSEQUENCES: Supports her endeavors at the fair and promises to take care of her loved ones while she is away.
Chapter 37 - NEW IMPRESSIONS: Old friends who reconnect, with Laurie starting to see Amy in a new, more romantic light.
Chapter 7 - AMY'S VALLEY OF HUMILIATION: Acquaintance who mistakes him for a 'Cyclops' but actually meant 'centaur'.
Chapter 8 - JO MEETS APOLLYON: Family friend; unknowingly sets off events leading to her capsizing on thin ice, but he is essential in her rescue.
Chapter 15 - A TELEGRAM: Neighbor and friend
Chapter 16 - LETTERS: Neighbor
Chapter 17 - LITTLE FAITHFUL: Laurie persuades Amy to go to Aunt March's to stay safe from scarlet fever.
Chapter 30 - CONSEQUENCES: Supports her endeavors at the fair and promises to take care of her loved ones while she is away.
Chapter 37 - NEW IMPRESSIONS: Old friends who reconnect, with Laurie starting to see Amy in a new, more romantic light.
A summary of Laurie's 7 connections to Amy, by chapter.
Chapter 10 - THE P. C. AND P. O.: Friend and neighbor
Chapter 11 - EXPERIMENTS: Takes her for a drive in this chapter
Chapter 20 - CONFIDENTIAL: Laurie comforts her and earns her affection.
Chapter 41 - LEARNING TO FORGET.: Shared romantic interest and growing affection that culminates in mutual love.
Chapter 44 - MY LORD AND LADY: His wife
Chapter 46 - UNDER THE UMBRELLA: His wife and Jo's sister.
Chapter 47 - HARVEST TIME: His wife, whose worries he shares and tries to alleviate.
Chapter 10 - THE P. C. AND P. O.: Friend and neighbor
Chapter 11 - EXPERIMENTS: Takes her for a drive in this chapter
Chapter 20 - CONFIDENTIAL: Laurie comforts her and earns her affection.
Chapter 41 - LEARNING TO FORGET.: Shared romantic interest and growing affection that culminates in mutual love.
Chapter 44 - MY LORD AND LADY: His wife
Chapter 46 - UNDER THE UMBRELLA: His wife and Jo's sister.
Chapter 47 - HARVEST TIME: His wife, whose worries he shares and tries to alleviate.
A summary of Laurie's 5 connections to Mrs. March, by chapter.
Chapter 8 - JO MEETS APOLLYON: Family friend; not the primary focus in this chapter.
Chapter 15 - A TELEGRAM: Friend of the family
Chapter 16 - LETTERS: Neighbor's mother
Chapter 44 - MY LORD AND LADY: Mother-in-law
Chapter 47 - HARVEST TIME: A family friend he respects deeply.
Chapter 8 - JO MEETS APOLLYON: Family friend; not the primary focus in this chapter.
Chapter 15 - A TELEGRAM: Friend of the family
Chapter 16 - LETTERS: Neighbor's mother
Chapter 44 - MY LORD AND LADY: Mother-in-law
Chapter 47 - HARVEST TIME: A family friend he respects deeply.
A summary of Laurie's 5 connections to Jo, by chapter.
Chapter 10 - THE P. C. AND P. O.: Laurie's neighbor and close friend
Chapter 11 - EXPERIMENTS: Family friend and neighbor
Chapter 35 - HEARTACHE: His close friend and the object of his unrequited love.
Chapter 41 - LEARNING TO FORGET.: Former object of his unrequited love, now shifting to a platonic affection.
Chapter 44 - MY LORD AND LADY: Family friend and sister-in-law
Chapter 10 - THE P. C. AND P. O.: Laurie's neighbor and close friend
Chapter 11 - EXPERIMENTS: Family friend and neighbor
Chapter 35 - HEARTACHE: His close friend and the object of his unrequited love.
Chapter 41 - LEARNING TO FORGET.: Former object of his unrequited love, now shifting to a platonic affection.
Chapter 44 - MY LORD AND LADY: Family friend and sister-in-law
A summary of Laurie's 2 connections to Beth, by chapter.
Chapter 10 - THE P. C. AND P. O.: Friend and neighbor
Chapter 41 - LEARNING TO FORGET.: Friend and sister of the woman he formerly loved; her illness affects him deeply.
Chapter 10 - THE P. C. AND P. O.: Friend and neighbor
Chapter 41 - LEARNING TO FORGET.: Friend and sister of the woman he formerly loved; her illness affects him deeply.
A summary of Laurie's 1 connection to Meg, by chapter.
Chapter 10 - THE P. C. AND P. O.: Friend and neighbor
Chapter 10 - THE P. C. AND P. O.: Friend and neighbor