Biographical and Feminist Analysis of Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women

Abstract

The present study examines the autobiographical novel "little Women" by Louisa May Alcott. This dissertation is deemed a humble attempt to trace back some of Alcott's life aspects in Josephine's life, looking for any resembling signs of feminist tendencies between Josephine and the author. The study tries to answer one main question of to what extent Josephine and Louisa resemble each other in their vision to their patriarchal societies and how the narrative reflects the life Louisa May Alcott to establish the desired aim of the study; both biographical and feminist approaches were applied. After the application of the approaches, the study resulted in the following: First, the story of "Little Women" is a partial autobiography. Both Louisa and Jo are parallel in their way of life, talent and rebellious spirit towards the patriarchal society and social norms. Despite Jo's wedding at the end compared to Louisa, still "Jo" could make her voice heard through her talent.