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Little Women - Read-a-Long

Feb 12, 2012 10:57

Hello and welcome,

to this read-a-long where we can discuss every minor fact about Little Women I. Every chapter has its own discussion under thread and you can post everything you want about this chapter.
What you love, like or hate.
What you find curious or cute.
Whatever you find worth discussing in this chapter.

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Chapter 14 - SECRETS lillian_raven February 12 2012, 10:07:10 UTC

Jo goes into town to see the dentist and runs into Laurie. The two of them decide to tell secrets. Jo tells Laurie that she has given two of her stories to the newspaper and is waiting to hear whether or not they will be printed. Laurie tells Jo that her sister Meg has given one of her gloves to his tutor, Mr. Brooke. Jo is angry that her sister would do such a thing and she becomes very upset at the thought of Meg having a boyfriend. Jo fears that Meg will be taken away from the family and is in a mood for several days.

Chapter 15 - A TELEGRAM lillian_raven February 12 2012, 10:07:35 UTC

The March family receives a telegram that Mr. March is seriously ill. Mrs. March decides to leave at once to be by his side. Old man Laurence wishes to offer himself as Mrs. March's escort but because of his advanced age he offers Laurie's tutor, Mr. Brooke instead. Jo goes and has her hair cut off and sold so that she can provide the family with $25.00.

Chapter 16 - LETTERS lillian_raven February 12 2012, 10:07:55 UTC

Each of the little women write a letter to their mother.

Chapter 17 - LITTLE FAITHFUL lillian_raven February 12 2012, 10:08:26 UTC

Beth goes to visit the poor Hummel family to bring them food and supplies. Upon her visit she discovers that the baby is very ill and takes care of it while the older sister rests. While watching the child, it dies. The doctor is called and announces that the baby died of scarlet fever. He tells Beth to go home at once and take medication. Beth returns and is confined to bed, Amy is sent to Aunt March's house because of the fear of her contracting the fever. Amy does not wish to go but Laurie promises to visit her everyday. Meg and Jo begin caring for Beth.

Chapter 18 - DARK DAYS lillian_raven February 12 2012, 10:08:49 UTC

Beth's conditions becomes very grave. Mrs. March is sent for because the doctor believes Beth will die. Finally, the fever breaks.