favorite films

I've made it a tradition to rewatch this movie the night before my birthday. I love this movie with every bone in my body. I have found a way to relate and fall in love with every single one of the March sisters. Each sister’s journey is a reflection of the complexities of womanhood, and I see pieces of myself in each of them. It’s a story of dreams, sacrifice, and the pursuit of personal happiness. I love Meg with the way that she feels as though just because her dreams are different from everyone else's does not make hers less important, she is the definition of a lover girl who marries for love and not money (which is what is expected from women at this time in history) I’ve always loved how Meg shows that dreams don’t have to fit a single mold, and she shows that personal happiness is not less significant just because it doesn’t align with societal standards. I love Amy with how she is the overlooked and remarkable sister, she is the perfect example of the younger sister. Amy isn’t just the bratty little sister; she’s driven, determined, and knows exactly what she wants. Her ambition is clear—she’s always striving for more, yet she struggles with being seen as the “annoying” one when in reality she lives her whole life living by the saying "I want to be great or nothing". People underestimated her whole life always second and that is why I relate to her on that level. She is so "mirrorball" coded it's insane. I did overlook who Beth truly was the first time I saw Little Women and the more I see it I see a piece of myself in her. Beth is quiet and shy, and she has so much to say and is selfless, yet she’s the heart of the family, constantly giving without expecting anything in return throughout the movie. I relate to her so much because she is so overlooked compared to her much more outspoken sisters. She seems as though envious of her sister and that they have plans and a place in the world and thinks she doesn't. Even on her death bed, was worried about others putting them before her health issues. As someone who has often felt overlooked, Beth hits me on a personal level. Finally, Jo who I relate to the most out of all of the sisters I love her hyper-independence, stubbornness, and need to be loved. Jo lived her whole life wanting to be the best and not follow what was expected of women at their time. She’s determined to create a name for herself and to do something that will leave a mark on the world. Her rebellious spirit, her desire to be remembered, and her belief that women are capable of anything resonate deeply with me. Yet, beneath her tough exterior, Jo is deeply lonely, which is something I also identify with. I feel as though afraid to admit that she is lonely because she feels as though she would be a disappointment to herself. Jo gives a speech that I'm pretty sure everybody who has seen this movie knows and in that speech, she says "I am so sick people saying that love is just all a woman is fit for, I'm so sick of it, but I am so lonely " and I don't think that I have related to a piece of dialogue so much in my life. Jo is the epitome of "this is me trying". I think what is the most overlooked part of this movie and I will continue to rave about forever is Jo and Amy’s relationship and how Jo and Amy are each other’s "Lacy". They are so envious of each other at so many points in the movie. Amy envies Jo’s ability to succeed without doubting herself, while Jo is jealous of the way Amy’s always being able to "get out of the hard parts of life" due to being the youngest an example being Beth’s death. Their dynamic is a perfect example of how, even in a family competition and envy can play a part in personal growth.