Who Amy March is
Amy March grows up in Massachusetts with her sisters Meg, Jo and Beth during the American Civil War. Her family has lost its money, and she feels the difference between her life and those of richer girls. She fusses over her nose and uses long words wrongly, small details that show her wish to seem refined.
What Amy March wants
Amy wants artistic success, but she also wants the fine things her family cannot easily afford. At school, her wish to impress others leads her to bring forbidden pickled limes. When her teacher punishes her before the class, her embarrassment makes the cost of showing off painfully clear.
Amy March and the others in the story
Amy's relationship with Jo exposes the anger that can sit beside affection between sisters. When Amy cannot join a theater outing, she takes revenge by burning Jo's notebook of stories. Jo refuses to forgive her, and their quarrel becomes a serious test of anger and forgiveness.
How Amy March changes
When Beth becomes ill, Amy stays with Aunt March to avoid catching the fever. Though lonely there, she tries to be useful, showing a growing willingness to think beyond herself. Later, she studies art in Europe and wonders whether she has real talent or simply a taste for beautiful things.
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Is Amy March the youngest sister?
Yes, Amy is the youngest of the four March sisters.
What does Amy March want to become?
Amy wants to become an artist and seeks refinement and success.
Why does Amy burn Jo's stories?
Amy burns the stories in revenge after she is told she cannot go to the theater with Meg, Jo and Laurie.
