Short Monologues for Teen Girls/Young Women

Meg's Defense of Mr. Brook ~ Little Women

Little Women

by Louisa May Alcott

(Approximately 1 minute)

Meg:

I shall marry whom I please, Aunt March, and you can leave your money to anyone you like. [Love in poverty] can't be any worse than some people find in big houses. Father and mother don't think so; they like John, though he is poor.

I couldn't do better if I waited half my life! John is good and wise; he's got heaps of talent; he's willing to work, and sure to get on, he's so energetic and brave. Everyone likes and respects him, and I'm proud to think he cares for me, though I'm so poor and young and silly.

Aunt March, how dare you say such a thing? John is above such meanness, and I won't listen to you a minute if you talk so. My John wouldn't marry for money, any more than I would. We are willing to work, and we mean to wait. I'm not afraid of being poor, for I've been happy so far, and I know I shall be with him, because he loves me, and I-"

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Character Analysis:

-Full Name: Margaret March

-Ethnicity/race/culture: Caucasian and full-American

-Birthday: August 21

-Age: 17

-Likes: All that is proper, that which is done correctly and well, and that done with grace. Meg likes a well functioning home, is proud of hard work, and enjoys all that is lovely. She has an attraction to beauty.

-Dislikes: That which strongly contradicts her likes; and additionally gossip, anything that puts down another, and being rushed.

-Info on family: Meg lives with her parents and three sisters: Jo, the strong of will and bold, yet caring of spirit; Beth, the gentle, timid dear; and Amy, the romantic and dramatic. Her father was a doctor in the military, and was away at war for a time, but when he grew fatally ill, he was brought back to the states and nursed to health. Now, he lives with his family once again. They are a little poor, more so during their father's absence, but they are happy and contented.

-Places lived: Always lived in New England (a place based on Concord, Massachusetts)

-People Meg looks up to: Marmee (her mother), her father, Mr. John Brook, Mr. Laurence

-Accomplishments she's proud of: Her housekeeping abilities, for the girls were in charge of it for a good time when their mother was away caring for her ill father at one point. She is also proud of her sewing abilities.

-Where she spends free time: While she enjoys quiet times at her home, time in the Laurences' house is well spent expanding her knowledge in the library reading, or admiring the botanical gardens. When it comes to social affairs, Annie Moffats' always has its splendid fill, going places with Laurie and Jo is exciting and jolly, and the company of Mr. Brook on walks is always delightful.

-Most memorable recent event: The Christmas her father surprised their family by coming home from the hospital early. They hadn't seen him since he'd left for the war.

-Shortcomings: Can be flattered into the foolish notions of excessive extravagance, for which she sometimes dreams. Further, she struggles with discontentment.

-Hobbies: Reading, sewing, participating in Jo's schemes and plays, enjoying the company of her sisters

-Favorite Food: Strawberries and chocolate pastries

-Favorite Color: Rose

-Treasured memory: One of the most dear memories is the most recent memorable event, with her father's return from the war, safe and home with them again. It was made even sweeter that John Brook had been there assisting her father in his journey from the hospital.

-Backstory on her relationship to Aunt March: Aunt March would help the family when they needed it, but would not do so without giving a word of her often, which was more often than not unpleasant. They knew her well, but Meg didn't as well as Jo and Amy. Before now, Meg and Aunt March had been on good terms, though not close or merry ones.

-Employment/Work Experience: Tutor for two little girls who don't much like to be taught.

-Clothing: Elegant and modest, she prefers not to look like a doll, but rather a respectable young woman. Gloves are the most loved article.