# Aunt Carrol — Little Women character guide

> Aunt Carrol in Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Aunt Carrol

**First appearance:** 0024-part-i-xxiii-aunt-march-settles-the-question

## Who they are

A wealthy aunt who takes Amy to Europe as her companion.

## In the story

### [Our Foreign Correspondent](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-ii-xxxi-our-foreign-correspondent)

Amy's aunt, who chaperones the trip and is initially wary of Fred Vaughn's presence.

### [New Impressions](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-ii-xxxvii-new-impressions)

Aunt Carrol serves as Amy's chaperon during the ball.

### [Learning to Forget](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-ii-xli-learning-to-forget)

Observes Amy's changed demeanor and encourages Laurie's stay, suspecting Amy's feelings for him.

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