... it means to learn from experiences "her "knowledge of young people, and her sympathy of youth- show through "which is why Little Women remains such a staple in classic children's literature (Meigs, 213). Alcott stresses the virtue of acting humble and genuine throughout her novel. This virtue is ... staying grounded can be seen when Amy turns down Fred Vaughn's proposal of marriage, even though he is quite wealthy. The point Alcott is making is that Amy does not love Fred "her heart is not with him "so she must decline his offer, and ... . Whereas Alcott seeks to grapple with the hardsh...

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