SISTERLY BONDS IN ALCOTT’S LITTLE WOMEN: AN ANALYSIS OF FEMALE SIBLING RELATIONSHIPS

Melia Debora Sweetzemey Piri (Universitas Negeri Manado)
Mister G. Maru (Universitas Negeri Manado)
Sanerita T. Olii (Universitas Negeri Manado)

SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues
Vol. 2 No. 4 (2022): SoCul: International Journal of Research in Social Cultural Issues

Louisa May Alcott's Little Women has been a timeless classic in American literature, depicting the lives of the March sisters and their relationships with each other. This study analyzes the portrayal of sisterhood and female sibling relationships in Little Women through a feminist lens. Using a qualitative content analysis approach, the study examines the themes and patterns that emerge in the novel regarding sisterly bonds. The findings reveal that the March sisters' relationships with each other are characterized by loyalty, support, and sacrifice, reflecting the importance of sisterhood in women's lives. The study also highlights the challenges and conflicts that arise in sisterly relationships, including jealousy and competition. Overall, this analysis provides insights into the significance of sisterhood and female sibling relationships in Little Women and their relevance to contemporary feminist discourse.