Little Women · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.
Jo March
major
Also known as Josephine, Miss Jo, Doctor Jo, Joanna, Jo March
The second eldest March sister, a tomboyish aspiring writer with a fierce temper and kind heart.
Amy March
major
Also known as little Amy, Grace, Amy Curtis March, Miss Amy
The youngest March sister, artistic and vain, who matures into a refined young lady.
Laurie Laurence
major
Also known as Theodore Laurence, Mr. Laurence, Teddy, young Laurence
The wealthy, charming boy next door who becomes a close friend of the March sisters.
Meg March
major
Also known as Margaret, Meg, Daisy, Miss Meg March
The eldest March sister, pretty and domestic, who marries John Brooke.
Beth March
major
Also known as Miss Elizabeth March, Little Beth, Beth
The shy, musical third March sister who brings gentle kindness to the family.
Marmee March
major
Also known as Mrs. March, Mother, Marmee
The wise and loving mother of the March girls, guiding them through hardships.
Professor Bhaer
supporting
Also known as Mr. Bhaer, Friedrich Bhaer, Old Fritz, the Professor
A kind, scholarly German professor who becomes Jo's mentor and later love interest.
John Brooke
supporting
Also known as Brooke, John, Mr. Brooke, John Brooke
Laurie's tutor, a quiet and honorable man who marries Meg March.
Aunt March
supporting
Also known as March, Aunt
The wealthy, crotchety aunt of the March girls who often meddles in their lives.
Hannah Mullet
supporting
Also known as old Hannah, Hannah, Hannah Brown
The loyal family servant who helps raise the March girls and supports the household.
Mr. March
supporting
Also known as Mr. and Mrs. March, March
The absent father of the March girls, serving as a chaplain in the Civil War.
Demi Brooke
supporting
Also known as Master Demi, Demi, naughty Demi
Meg and John's first child, a bright and mischievous little boy.
Old Mr. Laurence
supporting
Also known as Mr. Laurence, James Laurence
Laurie's gruff but kind-hearted grandfather who lives next door to the Marches.
Sallie Gardiner
supporting
Also known as Sallie, Sallie Moffat, Miss Sallie
Meg's wealthy friend who introduces her to high society and later marries Ned Moffat.
Ned Moffat
minor
Also known as Mr. Ned, Ned, Ed
A wealthy young man who marries Sallie Gardiner and socializes with the March circle.
Fred Vaughn
minor
Also known as Fred, old Fred
A young Englishman who courts Amy during her European travels.
Aunt Carrol
minor
Also known as Aunt Carrol
A wealthy aunt who takes Amy to Europe as her companion.
Mrs. Kirke
minor
Also known as Mrs. Kirke
The boardinghouse owner where Jo stays in New York and meets Professor Bhaer.
Esther
minor
Also known as old Esther
Aunt March's French maid who helps the March girls with various tasks.
Mr. Davis
minor
Also known as old Davis, Davis
The strict schoolmaster who teaches Amy and punishes her for pickled limes.
Annie Moffat
minor
Also known as Annie, Nan
A fashionable friend of Sallie who gossips about the Marches at the Moffat party.
Mrs. Moffat
minor
Also known as young Mrs. Moffat, the good-natured Mrs. Moffat
The hostess of the lavish party Meg attends, mother of Ned Moffat.
Scott
minor
Also known as Mr. Scott, Jack Scott
Laurie's friend and fellow college student who joins in various adventures.
Belle
minor
Also known as Miss Belle
A fashionable young woman who socializes with the Moffat circle.
Kate Vaughn
minor
Also known as Miss Kate, Kate
Fred Vaughn's sister, a refined English girl who befriends Amy in Europe.
Mr. Dashwood
minor
Also known as Mr. Dashwood
The editor of the newspaper who publishes Jo's sensational stories.
Mary Kingsley
minor
Also known as Mary, Minna, Polly
A friend of the March sisters who appears in their social circle.
Hugo
minor
Also known as Hugo
A character in Jo's plays and stories, possibly a servant or villain figure.
Tudor
minor
Also known as Mr. Tudor
A young man who dances with Meg at the Moffat party.
Zara
minor
Also known as the exhausted Zara
A character in the March sisters' theatrical productions.
Florence
minor
Also known as Flora McFlimsey, Flo
A wealthy friend of the March sisters who appears in social gatherings.
Pip March
minor
Also known as little Pip, Pip
A minor character, possibly a child or pet in the March household.
Hagar
minor
Also known as Hagar
A character in the March sisters' plays, often a witch or villainess.
Christian
minor
Also known as Tina
A character from the Pilgrim's Progress allegory the girls act out.
Mr. Snodgrass
minor
Also known as Snodgrass
A character from the Pickwick Club, part of the girls' literary games.
Roderigo
minor
Also known as Roderigo
A character in Jo's plays, likely a romantic or villainous role.
Mrs. Chester
minor
Also known as Consequences Mrs. Chester
A society woman who snubs Amy at a party, leading to consequences.
Mr. Pickwick
minor
Also known as Pickwick, Tupman
The fictional club president in the March sisters' Pickwick Society.
Susie Perkins
minor
Also known as Susie
A schoolmate of Amy's who teases her about pickled limes.
Miss Norton
minor
Also known as Miss Norton
A wealthy woman who employs Jo as a companion for a short time.
Miss Crocker
minor
Also known as Miss Crocker
A gossipy neighbor who spreads news about the March family.
Winkle
minor
Also known as Prim little Winkle
A character from the Pickwick Club, played by one of the March sisters.
Madame Récamier
minor
Also known as Madame
A historical figure referenced in the girls' artistic and literary games.
Kate Kearney
minor
Also known as Kitty
A character in a song or story the March sisters reference.
Don Pedro
minor
Also known as Don Pedro
A character in the March sisters' theatrical productions.
Viola
minor
Also known as the Lady Viola
A character from Shakespeare, referenced in the girls' plays.
Dr. Bangs
minor
Also known as busy Dr. Bangs
The family doctor who attends to Beth during her illness.
Mrs. Hummel
minor
Also known as poor Mrs. Hummel
A poor German woman whom the March sisters help with charity.
Little Parker
minor
Also known as little Parker
A minor character, possibly a child in the March neighborhood.
Jenny Snow
minor
Also known as Jenny
A schoolmate of Amy's who competes with her for attention.
Ferdinand Devereux
minor
Also known as Ferdinand, Fred
A character in Jo's stories, possibly a romantic interest.
Sam Weller
minor
Also known as old Sam
A character from Dickens, referenced in the Pickwick Club games.
Lotty
minor
Also known as Lotty
A servant or minor character in the March household.
Hayes
minor
Also known as Hayes
A servant in the Laurence household.
Aunt Mary
minor
Also known as Mary, Minna
An aunt of the March girls, possibly related to Aunt March.
Mercy
minor
Also known as Mercy
A character from Pilgrim's Progress, referenced in the girls' games.
Mrs. Gardiner
minor
Also known as Mrs. Gardiner
Sallie Gardiner's mother, a society woman.
Clara
minor
Also known as Miss Clara
A minor character in the March sisters' social circle.
Count Antonio
minor
Also known as the Count Antonio
A character in Jo's plays, likely a romantic or noble figure.
Miss Randal
minor
Also known as Hang Miss Randal
A schoolteacher or authority figure mentioned by the March girls.
Count de Adelon
minor
Also known as Count de Adelon
A character in the March sisters' theatrical productions.
Baptiste
minor
Also known as little Baptiste
A servant or minor character in the Laurence household.
Ellen Tree
minor
Also known as Ellen
An actress referenced by the March sisters in their theatrical games.
Mr. Cutter
minor
Also known as Mr. Cutter
A minor character, possibly a tradesman or neighbor.
Poll
minor
Also known as Poll
A parrot or pet mentioned in the March household.
Mr. Moffat
minor
Also known as Mr. Moffat
Ned Moffat's father, a wealthy society figure.
Hortense
minor
Also known as Hortense
A French maid or servant in the Moffat household.
Tommy Chamberlain
minor
Also known as Tommy
A schoolmate of the March girls, possibly a childhood friend.
Robert Lennox
minor
Also known as Lennox
A minor character, possibly a friend of Laurie's.
Minnie Kirke
minor
Also known as Minnie
Mrs. Kirke's daughter, a young girl who befriends Jo in New York.
Franz
minor
Also known as tall Franz
One of Professor Bhaer's nephews, a student at his school.
Emil
minor
Also known as Emil
One of Professor Bhaer's nephews, a student at his school.
