Abstract

Little Women is the most successful and representative work of an America writer,Louisa May Alcott,who is a representative writer of female authors during the Gilded Age,in which she tells us a story about the growth of the four daughters of the Mr. March during the American Civil War. To some extent, it’s an autobiographical novel of Louisa May Alcott. This book is famous for the success of the family education. Mrs. March is a successful mother and a significant pioneer in family education. With her6o help, the four little pure girl become independent, and find out the meaning of their own life.

Key Words: Little women  family education  independence  Louisa May Alcott

Content

摘要：

Abstract:

Introduction-1

1.About the author-1

2.The social background-2

Chapter1.The ideas and the teaching methods of Mrs. March-4

1.1 Setting a good example for children-5

1.2 Cultivating the optimistic attitude.-6

1.3 Developing a sense of responsibility.-7

1.4  Protecting their dreams-8

Chater2.The influence on the girls-10

2.1 The change of Meg-10

2.2 The change of Jo-11

2.3 The change of Amy-12

2.4.The change of Beth-13

Conclusion-15

Bibliography-16

Acknowledgments-16