\u00a0By Deidre Liebman\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As our summer term comes to a close, many of us are reflecting on a busy, fun and productive year and looking forward to another. One highlight which many remember fondly is the Senior School production, \u201cThe Addams Family,\u201d which was performed at the Questors Theater in Ealing. Next academic year, the Senior School production will be a version of \u201cLittle Women,\u201d with contemporary songs, making this summer the perfect time to enjoy the classic novel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLittle Women,\u201d published in 1868, has never been out of print. Louisa May Alcott\u2019s semi-autobiographical classic tells the story of the four March sisters: beautiful, grown-up Meg, stubborn, tomboyish Jo, gentle, musical Beth and artistic, self-absorbed Amy who are growing up in impoverished circumstances during the American Civil War. Although the four sisters could not be more different, with their father away fighting, they must learn to appreciate each other\u2019s talents and form a supportive family unit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The novel was originally published in two volumes. The first focuses mainly on the girls\u2019 childhood and friendship with their wealthy neighbor, Laurie, while the second chronicles their varied experiences as adults. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the many reasons why generations of readers have found the book enjoyable is that, although it was written 150 years ago, modern readers can easily relate to the timeless characters. Each of the March sisters\u00a0has\u00a0her own unique personality, with struggles and flaws that we can still understand today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many readers can easily relate to talented, ambitious Jo who longs to become a famous and distinguished author. And who cannot sympathize with beautiful Meg\u2019s desire for riches, quiet Beth\u2019s fear of interacting with strangers or young Amy\u2019s desire for attention and\u00a0approval?\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLittle Women\u201d is a classic coming-of-age story with relatable characters. I highly recommend reading it this summer\u2014and coming to our Senior School production next year!\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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