Little Women - Chapter 38

Study guide for 4th – 6th Grade

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About This Passage

Marmee explains how accepting Mr. March's help changed her understanding of family duty and shaped their lasting partnership.

Then father came to the rescue, quietly managed everything, and made himself so helpful that I saw my mistake, and never have been able to get on without him since. That is the secret of our home happ...

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Discussion Questions

Narration Prompt

In a short written narration, trace how Meg and John grow apart, then explain the actions that begin bringing them back into shared family life.

Discussion Questions

  1. Meg wants John home but refuses to ask, while John misses her but says nothing. Why does their silence make each feel more neglected?
  2. Marmee says children should draw parents nearer, not separate them. Which parts of her advice create shared work instead of simply adding to Meg’s duties?

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Vocabulary

Item 1

So completely focused on the children that little else receives attention

Item 2

Loving, tireless care given with deep commitment

Item 3

Left without the attention or care that should have been given

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