Little Women: resumen de Chapter 12
Chapter 12 de 47 · Part 1 · 31 min para leer el chapter
In Chapter 12, Laurie takes the March sisters and visiting friends to a riverside picnic, where Jo controls her anger over cheating and Beth overcomes shyness to comfort Frank. Meg faces Kate’s scorn for her employment, while Mr. Brooke defends working women and shows warm interest in her.
Qué sucede
- Beth delivers gifts and letters, including Mrs. March’s praise for Jo’s growing self-control and Laurie’s invitation to a picnic.
- The party rows to Longmeadow, where Fred cheats at croquet, but Jo restrains her anger and wins.
- After lunch and shared storytelling, Fred admits his cheating during a truth-telling game, and Jo signals peace.
- Kate belittles Meg’s work as a governess, while Mr. Brooke defends her independence and helps her read German.
- Beth puts aside her shyness to entertain Frank, whose injury prevents him from joining the active games.
- The party returns at sunset, and Kate expresses a warmer opinion of American girls.
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Jo links her own struggle with anger to Beth’s struggle with shyness. Encouragement and practical effort help both sisters face difficult situations during the outing.
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How does Jo prevent herself from insulting Fred during croquet?
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