![]() ![]() They were not only tolerated, but even admired - up to a point, the point at which girls were expected to become women.” Tomboys first became a major literary type in the 1860s. The tomboy embodied in Jo March “spoke to changing standards of girlhood. She is as clumsy, blunt, opinionated, and jolly. The second-oldest of four sisters, Josephine March is a tomboy Robert March has referred to her as his "son Jo" in the past, and her best friend Laurie sometimes calls her "my dear fellow." When her father went to volunteer in the Civil War, Jo wanted to fight alongside him. They had twins, Daisy and Demi (short for Demi-John). Though the March family is poor, their background is what was called 'genteel', and Meg attended some society balls and parties. ![]() Meg is employed as a governess for the Kings, a wealthy local family. This includes trying to keep her sisters from arguing, and they sometimes accuse her of lecturing them too much. ![]() As the oldest, Meg runs the household when her mother is absent. She is referred to as a beauty, and is well-mannered. Sixteen at the opening of the book, Meg is the oldest sister. ![]()
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