Characters in Little Women

Meg March

The eldest sister, practical but drawn to a more comfortable life.

Also in Good Wives

Beth March

The gentle, musical third sister who shies from the wider world.

Also in Good Wives

Jo March

Headstrong, ambitious second sister who dreams of becoming a writer.

Also in Good Wives

Amy March

The youngest sister, artistic and eager to rise in society.

Marmee

The March sisters' mother, who holds the household together while her husband is away.

Laurie Laurence

The wealthy boy next door who becomes close friends with the March sisters.

Also in Little Men

James Laurence

Mr. March

Hannah Mullet

Aunt March

Friedrich Bhaer

Also in Little Men

John Brooke

Margaret "Meg" March

Theodore "Laurie" Laurence

Josephine "Jo" March