Little Women // Season 2, Episode 4
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If you love all things Louisa May Alcott, you will love this edition of Swerve South! Join hosts Theresa and Jaime as they analyze the latest Little Women (2019) film and share information about Alcott, her life, and the parallels of her writing with her own experiences. In this episode, Jaime and Theresa share their experiences reading Little Women and how film adaptations have enriched or disappointed their take on the classic novel. This fun, fast-paced segment delves into identity, coming of age, 19th century womanhood, and the lasting power of Alcott’s narrative. An analysis of women, work, economics, and the choices women had (and continue to face), helps frame their analysis of a classic work.
Show Notes:
Other works by Louisa May Alcott:
Some lesser-know, but equally as riveting thrillers:
Pauline’s Passion and Punishment
The Mysterious Key and What it Opened
The Abbot’s Ghost
Behind A Mask or A Woman’s Power
Sequels to Little Women:
Good Wives
Little Men
Jo’s Boys
Oscar Buzz:
Little Women took home the Oscar for Best Costume Design! Read about Jaqueline Duran’s process of making vintage clothes look so modern.
Greta Gerwig received a Best Adapted Screenplay nomination, but we think she was totally snubbed for Best Director. Here’s proof she deserved it!
Are you team 1994 or 2019? Here are some clips to help you decide!
Jo & Laurie Meet
1994
2019
Amy burns Jo’s writing
1994
2019
Laurie proposes to Jo
1994
2019
Amy & Laurie Scene
1994
2019
The Ending
1994
2019