How to appreciate the theme of alcott's masterpiece Little Women?

The little women and four sisters are close and friendly, but the author alcott consciously divides them into two categories. The article wrote: "Meg is Amy's confidant and mentor, and because of her distinctive personality, Joe has become Beth's confidant and mentor." The shy girl's heart only tells Joe; At the same time, she has a greater influence on Joe than anyone else in the family. The two sisters are often together, but each is in charge of a sister. "Here, alcott divided the four sisters into two groups, suggesting the relationship between their different personalities and the society at that time.

The four sisters of the March family are both true, good and beautiful. They have excellent qualities such as kindness, diligence, selflessness, tolerance and firmness, which are inseparable from Mrs. March's excellent educational methods. As the first teacher of parents and children, Mrs. March is undoubtedly a very competent teacher. She is generous, helpful, not easily angry and full of gratitude for life. In the eyes of children, she is not only a good mother, but also their bosom friend. Daughters like to talk to Mrs. March about their troubles and give them good advice and help. It is precisely because of Mrs. March's unique family education that the four sisters have become popular little women, and the female images displayed on them have touched the heartstrings of countless female readers.

Although Joe and Beth are completely opposite in character, one is violent and fierce, and the other is gentle and watery, but they have a lot in common in coordinating with society. Joe is keen on independence, ambitious and childish, which does not conform to the image of a lady in society. Although she tried to change herself and follow Amy's advice to become a stable young lady, her nature prevented her from changing. Her unique personality and career pursuit doomed her to be unacceptable to the mainstream society at that time. Beth was not accepted either. She is docile and shy. She dropped out of school because she couldn't adapt to school life. At home, she is a kind little girl, who works hard, gives selflessly and asks for nothing in return. She seems to exist for others. Beth in the book is as pure and holy as an angel, completely ignoring the real society. The book implies that none of them meet the definition of traditional women in19th century American society.

In contrast, Meg and Amy, who are beautiful, generous and smart, are the darlings of high society. Meg yearns for the rich life of a lady, and her goal is to be a good wife and mother. On the other hand, Amy is a little delicate. She attaches great importance to the manners of the upper class and her appearance. She dreams of entering the upper class when she grows up. Although Meg has the vanity of the upper class, she finally chose to marry a poor but honest man, and Amy gave up her life ideal. These two people are more easily accepted and accepted by secular society. This is undoubtedly the author's hint to the readers, dividing the two into one group.