Little Woman Reflection Part II

 Reflection 

1. The long-lasting family bond.

"Life is too short to be angry at one's sister" 

The relationship of the four sisters in the March family is envied by many people who have sisters. However, at the same time, we are still fighting with our family members. We are arguing with each other and making a fuss over trivial matters. In fact, as Jo stated in the story, life is fading away without a trace. The only time we can have a good long talk with our families is when we are in school, those few short decades, nearly just one-fifth of our lives.

 Children nowadays, whether they are minors or adults, are more or less unable to see their families often due to their absence from their hometown. It is only during special festivals that they can be reunited with their families. The March family has shown us the warmth and sincerity of a family."Home will always be our security blanket." When we encounter setbacks and failures, we can look back at them and see that they are always there when we need them.

In actuality, the centerpiece of the March family has always been Mrs. March, who looks elegant and dignified and does not get angry easily. The girls always loved to gather around their "Marmee" and listen to her warm, calm voice, whispering bit by bit, listening to their thoughts and countless joys and sorrows. We all get angry, but family is still family. Don't let external things affect your feelings for your family. It is better to forgive than to resent. Mrs. Ma was always the typical representative of independent women in those days. I hope that they do not "marry for the sake of marriage", but to find the right person "marry for love" to be happy.

2. Contentment 

In the story, the March family is originally a wealthy family, but the family has fallen on hard times, often need to save money, can not freely use the expenses, to buy their favorite things. Although Meg loves beautiful clothes, for the sake of her husband and children, she is willing to sacrifice her own vanity to feed her family; although Beth knows that her family is poor and humble, she is still willing to help the Hummel family, who are in more need. Jo knew the situation at home, but never felt frustrated by it. Instead, she was free and at ease, not envying the luxurious life of others, but only finding her own pleasure in poverty and living actively and happily. She always enjoys the sense of accomplishment that comes with self-reliance, and that women can make their own way without relying on men. 

When a problem arises, instead of reflecting on themselves, they look at people and things outside of themselves and blame others. If we keep saying "if only we could have this" or "if only I could do this," and forget that what we have may be very valuable to someone else.  We should not cling to vague prosperity, but rely on ourselves, one step at a time, just like Jo chasing her dream We can be inspired by the trials and tribulations, gain the wisdom and growth of other individuals, and pave our path with bright colors.