Jo, Rey and Other Strong (But Lonely) Female Characters - Little Women Podcast Transcripts, #3

What makes Little Women interesting is that Jo doesn't start as a feminist. To be honest, I don't think anyone starts as a feminist. She's quite a misogynistic character for most of the book series and when she becomes more influenced by her sisters and Friedrich, she becomes more feminist. When Jo is with Laurie, they both treat women like objects, but when Jo is with Fritz, she begins to treat other women a lot better, because he does, and the same happens with Laurie when he's with Amy.
I always enjoy our discussions with Emily. This time we'll be talking about the portrayal of female characters in the media. Little Women Podcast is an ongoing series of video essays, articles and podcast episodes that examines the intersections in Louisa May Alcott´s Little Women. Hosted by Alcott essayist Niina Niskanen. Regular visits from literal scholars and Little Women fans. This time Emily and Niina are discussing the portrayal of strong female characters in the media, and when did loneliness become a mark of being strong.
Also discussing Louisa May Alcott´s own loneliness and her search for love and acceptance.