Characters in Little Men

Friedrich Bhaer

Professor Bhaer, Jo's husband and head of Plumfield, who corrects the boys with firm, kindly moral lessons.

Also in Little Women

Jo Bhaer

Jo March, now Mrs. Bhaer, who runs Plumfield, reviews each child's weekly conduct and wants the boys to grow into honest men.

Dan Kean

Nat's wild friend from the streets, who leads the boys into mischief before coming to value the Bhaers.

Also in Jo's Boys

Demi Brooke

Meg's thoughtful son and Daisy's twin, who takes on greater responsibility after his father's death.

Daisy Brooke

Meg's daughter and Demi's twin, often left out of the boys' games.

Tommy Bangs

The school's cheerful troublemaker, who keeps chickens and becomes Nat's first friend.

Laurie Laurence

Jo's old friend, who sponsors the school's natural history museum.

Also in Little Women

Nat Blake

A shy, shabby orphan and gifted fiddler who arrives at Plumfield and befriends Tommy Bangs.

Also in Jo's Boys

Nan Harding

A tomboyish girl, Daisy's companion, who grows herbs and hopes to become a doctor.