Josephine March Character Analysis

In the novel Little Women by Louisa May Alcott the main character; Josephine March, is faced with the expectations of becoming a respectful young women. Surrounded by a household full of girls, Jo has no choice but to conform to society 's ideals and grow up to be like her sisters. Throughout the novel Jo refuses to grow up, faces society 's expectations, and becomes a Little Woman. Josephine March is a fifteen year old girl who goes by the nickname ‘Jo’, she has a bold personality and tends to be against the idea of growing up. She spends a majority of her time reading, writing, and playing outdoors, activities more fit to a young boy in her time period. Jo lives with her mother and four sisters, her father is off fighting in the Civil …show more content…
The main character Josephine March is a fiteen year old tomboy whose characteristics were based on that of the author herself. Jo is a childish character whom continuously denies her parents wishes for her to act more her age. She is put through multiple trials of love, poverty, and family and we as the reader are able to see as her character matures. Though it can be argued that Jo is still immature and does not fit the ideals of a young lady of her time period, she was able to take people 's opinions into consideration and change her image. So many people continue to read the 136 year old novel (1880-2015) because it is easily relatable. The issues the main characters and the March sisters encounter can still be found in present times. Women still deal with feminism and unrealistic expectations from society. Girls from all over the world are given the chance to read this novel and find parts of themselves inside of Jo and all of the sisters. Louisa May Alcott was a woman a few hundred years ahead of her time with her views on society, but her ideas gave way to young girls feeling that they don’t have to be perfect to get places in