I just composed this lengthy analysis in response to your comments, Laura, then lost it! Aunt March = Trickster
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It would seem a tricky story to track from a structural standpoint with so many characters and… Act One End: “Our Beth has taken a turn for the worst.” Jo boards the train to Concord. (21–24)
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Jeff, I had a similar reaction. As far as the time jumps and how they’re handled, that has gotten quite a bit of press and I know that some of my university students found…
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Jorge, with all due respect to your friend, I’m with you. I’m curious what your friend means by ‘conflict,’ perhaps his definition is different than ours.
