Background Information/Vocabulary
- "abnegation" (p. 417)--the act of renouncing something; so "self-abnegation" is renouncing one's own desires in order to better serve others. (Sometimes "abnegation" is used to mean "self-abnegation", as in the Divergent series.)
- It's strange that, as often as the Marches talk about their religious beliefs and faith, they don't seem to belong to a church. You'd think a church community would help them out, but we never hear of them going to church, or knowing anyone from church. We just get Jo and Mr. March, and their "church of one member."
I actually realloy love the little scene between Laurie and Jo that settles them into their new relationship as adults and as "brother and sister." I know many readers over the years have been outraged that they didn't wind up married, but I like them so much as friends that I don't mind a bit. Also: hurrah for the return of Professor Bhaer, and stand by for more tears!
Question for readers:
With only four chapters left to go, what do you hope to see before the end of the book?
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