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Little Women does not have one specific conflict needed to resolve.

In reality, there are multiple


small conflicts throughout the story that every sister faces to build up one major conflict: the
struggle of the sisters to overcome their flaws and setbacks (mainly poverty), mature, grow up
and find their own place in society. I would say this conflict can be classified as individual vs. self,
as the sisters are constantly making an effort to be a better version of themselves. (In chapter 1,
after Marmee read the Dad’s letter to the sisters, Amy promised to stop being selfish, Meg
admitted being materialistic, Jo wanted to improve her manners and be more lady-like, and
Beth said nothing, but to start doing her duty with all her might, meaning she would devote
herself more in her job (housework).

There are also conflicts of individual vs. society, because the family faces poverty. For example,
when Marmee received news that their Dad was sick, Jo had to sell her precious hair to finance
the trip to visit their Father.

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