Little Women, Chapter 25 summary
Chapter 25 of 47 · Part 2 · 10 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 25, Meg marries Mr. Brooke at home, choosing familiar clothes, family affection, and simple refreshments instead of fashionable ceremony. Laurie makes a promise about refusing wine, which the narrator says he faithfully keeps, and Meg walks with her husband to their nearby house while affirming her love for her family.
What happens
- Meg wears a dress she makes herself, accepts her sisters’ embraces, and insists on a wedding that feels natural.
- Mr. March conducts the ceremony beneath a green arch, and Meg gives her first married kiss to her mother.
- At lunch, Meg explains the absence of wine and persuades Laurie to promise to refuse it; the narrator confirms his faithfulness.
- Laurie starts a garden dance, with married people circling Meg and John while unmarried people dance outside.
- After affectionate farewells, Meg walks with John to their nearby home, assuring her family that marriage does not lessen her love.
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What to notice
Meg states the principle behind her dress, ceremony, and refreshments. Her choices place affection and personal comfort above social display.
Quick check
What happens to most of the wine offered for the wedding?
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