Rose In Bloom By Louisa May Alcott Analysis

Rose In Bloom, by Louisa May Alcott, tells the story of a young woman growing up. Set in Boston during the 19th Century, Rose Campbell is a beautiful young lady returning home after spending two years abroad in Europe. Upon returning, she is somewhat perturbed at discovering that home is not quite what it was when she left. Being the heiress of a large fortune, she finds herself surrounded by numerous friends and male admirers, many of which desire only her money. Having been raised by her Uncle Alec, Rose is less materialistic than many other girls, and is quite set on using her vast fortune for good. She also has big dreams and ambitions, and is determined not to marry before she has made something of herself. These ideas often perplex her friends and family, earning her a place as odd in their eyes. Even though she finds her “strange notions” difficult to stick by at times, Rose’s kindness, temperance, and humility help her to overcome her struggles and stay true to herself, never …show more content…
After she has arrived home and is talking with her cousins, she asks Jamie what he thinks of her and Phebe. After he confirms that Phebe is the prettiest, Rose tells her cousins that she doesn’t mind them thinking her handsomest because she is. Later, when Annabel Bliss is visiting Rose, they speak about Rose’s coming out party and Annabel asks what Rose intends to wear. Rose points out a white dress, saying that it is fresh and pretty and that she never wants to dress more than Phebe does. This clearly shows her humility, since she could dress more richly due to her stature. Finally, when Rose confirms her love to Mac at the end of the story, she calls herself “so poor a thing” and tells him she only hopes that he will not fly too high, because she has no wings. Clearly, Rose is a humble girl who does not view herself as higher or more important than anyone just because she is a rich