# Little Women — Character guide

> Key figures in Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.

- [Jo March](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/jo_march.md): The second eldest March sister, a tomboyish aspiring writer with a fierce temper and kind heart.
- [Amy March](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/amy_march.md): The youngest March sister, artistic and vain, who matures into a refined young lady.
- [Laurie Laurence](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/laurie_laurence.md): The wealthy, charming boy next door who becomes a close friend of the March sisters.
- [Meg March](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/meg_march.md): The eldest March sister, pretty and domestic, who marries John Brooke.
- [Beth March](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/beth_march.md): The shy, musical third March sister who brings gentle kindness to the family.
- [Marmee March](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/marmee_march.md): The wise and loving mother of the March girls, guiding them through hardships.
- [Professor Bhaer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/professor_bhaer.md): A kind, scholarly German professor who becomes Jo's mentor and later love interest.
- [John Brooke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/john_brooke.md): Laurie's tutor, a quiet and honorable man who marries Meg March.
- [Aunt March](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/aunt_march.md): The wealthy, crotchety aunt of the March girls who often meddles in their lives.
- [Hannah Mullet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/hannah_mullet.md): The loyal family servant who helps raise the March girls and supports the household.
- [Mr. March](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/mr_march.md): The absent father of the March girls, serving as a chaplain in the Civil War.
- [Demi Brooke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/demi_brooke.md): Meg and John's first child, a bright and mischievous little boy.
- [Old Mr. Laurence](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/old_mr_laurence.md): Laurie's gruff but kind-hearted grandfather who lives next door to the Marches.
- [Sallie Gardiner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/sallie_gardiner.md): Meg's wealthy friend who introduces her to high society and later marries Ned Moffat.
- [Ned Moffat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/ned_moffat.md): A wealthy young man who marries Sallie Gardiner and socializes with the March circle.
- [Fred Vaughn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/fred_vaughn.md): A young Englishman who courts Amy during her European travels.
- [Aunt Carrol](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/aunt_carrol.md): A wealthy aunt who takes Amy to Europe as her companion.
- [Mrs. Kirke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/mrs_kirke.md): The boardinghouse owner where Jo stays in New York and meets Professor Bhaer.
- [Esther](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/esther.md): Aunt March's French maid who helps the March girls with various tasks.
- [Mr. Davis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/mr_davis.md): The strict schoolmaster who teaches Amy and punishes her for pickled limes.
- [Annie Moffat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/annie_moffat.md): A fashionable friend of Sallie who gossips about the Marches at the Moffat party.
- [Mrs. Moffat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/mrs_moffat.md): The hostess of the lavish party Meg attends, mother of Ned Moffat.
- [Scott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/scott.md): Laurie's friend and fellow college student who joins in various adventures.
- [Belle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/belle.md): A fashionable young woman who socializes with the Moffat circle.
- [Kate Vaughn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/kate_vaughn.md): Fred Vaughn's sister, a refined English girl who befriends Amy in Europe.
- [Mr. Dashwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/mr_dashwood.md): The editor of the newspaper who publishes Jo's sensational stories.
- [Mary Kingsley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/mary_kingsley.md): A friend of the March sisters who appears in their social circle.
- [Hugo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/hugo.md): A character in Jo's plays and stories, possibly a servant or villain figure.
- [Tudor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/tudor.md): A young man who dances with Meg at the Moffat party.
- [Zara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/zara.md): A character in the March sisters' theatrical productions.
- [Florence](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/florence.md): A wealthy friend of the March sisters who appears in social gatherings.
- [Pip March](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/pip_march.md): A minor character, possibly a child or pet in the March household.
- [Hagar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/hagar.md): A character in the March sisters' plays, often a witch or villainess.
- [Christian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/christian.md): A character from the Pilgrim's Progress allegory the girls act out.
- [Mr. Snodgrass](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/mr_snodgrass.md): A character from the Pickwick Club, part of the girls' literary games.
- [Roderigo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/roderigo.md): A character in Jo's plays, likely a romantic or villainous role.
- [Mrs. Chester](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/mrs_chester.md): A society woman who snubs Amy at a party, leading to consequences.
- [Mr. Pickwick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/mr_pickwick.md): The fictional club president in the March sisters' Pickwick Society.
- [Susie Perkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/susie_perkins.md): A schoolmate of Amy's who teases her about pickled limes.
- [Miss Norton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/miss_norton.md): A wealthy woman who employs Jo as a companion for a short time.
- [Miss Crocker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/miss_crocker.md): A gossipy neighbor who spreads news about the March family.
- [Winkle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/winkle.md): A character from the Pickwick Club, played by one of the March sisters.
- [Madame Récamier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/madame_recamier.md): A historical figure referenced in the girls' artistic and literary games.
- [Kate Kearney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/kate_kearney.md): A character in a song or story the March sisters reference.
- [Don Pedro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/don_pedro.md): A character in the March sisters' theatrical productions.
- [Viola](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/viola.md): A character from Shakespeare, referenced in the girls' plays.
- [Dr. Bangs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/dr_bangs.md): The family doctor who attends to Beth during her illness.
- [Mrs. Hummel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/mrs_hummel.md): A poor German woman whom the March sisters help with charity.
- [Little Parker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/little_parker.md): A minor character, possibly a child in the March neighborhood.
- [Jenny Snow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/jenny_snow.md): A schoolmate of Amy's who competes with her for attention.
- [Ferdinand Devereux](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/ferdinand_devereux.md): A character in Jo's stories, possibly a romantic interest.
- [Sam Weller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/sam_weller.md): A character from Dickens, referenced in the Pickwick Club games.
- [Lotty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/lotty.md): A servant or minor character in the March household.
- [Aunt Mary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/aunt_mary.md): An aunt of the March girls, possibly related to Aunt March.
- [Mercy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/mercy.md): A character from Pilgrim's Progress, referenced in the girls' games.
- [Mrs. Gardiner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/mrs_gardiner.md): Sallie Gardiner's mother, a society woman.
- [Clara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/clara.md): A minor character in the March sisters' social circle.
- [Count Antonio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/count_antonio.md): A character in Jo's plays, likely a romantic or noble figure.
- [Miss Randal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/miss_randal.md): A schoolteacher or authority figure mentioned by the March girls.
- [Count de Adelon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/count_de_adelon.md): A character in the March sisters' theatrical productions.
- [Baptiste](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/baptiste.md): A servant or minor character in the Laurence household.
- [Ellen Tree](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/ellen_tree.md): An actress referenced by the March sisters in their theatrical games.
- [Mr. Cutter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/mr_cutter.md): A minor character, possibly a tradesman or neighbor.
- [Poll](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/poll.md): A parrot or pet mentioned in the March household.
- [Mr. Moffat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/mr_moffat.md): Ned Moffat's father, a wealthy society figure.
- [Hortense](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/hortense.md): A French maid or servant in the Moffat household.
- [Tommy Chamberlain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/tommy_chamberlain.md): A schoolmate of the March girls, possibly a childhood friend.
- [Robert Lennox](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/robert_lennox.md): A minor character, possibly a friend of Laurie's.
- [Minnie Kirke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/minnie_kirke.md): Mrs. Kirke's daughter, a young girl who befriends Jo in New York.
- [Franz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/franz.md): One of Professor Bhaer's nephews, a student at his school.
- [Emil](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/little_women_se/characters/emil.md): One of Professor Bhaer's nephews, a student at his school.

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