Little Women · Character
Esther
Aunt March's French maid who helps the March girls with various tasks.
minor
Also known as old Esther
First appearance: little women
Esther shows up with force in XIX: Amy’s Will. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A French maid who befriends Amy, shares stories of France, and advises her to create a chapel for prayer.
Esther first appears in 0001 little women.
In XIX: Amy’s Will: A French maid who befriends Amy, shares stories of France, and advises her to create a chapel for prayer. She also reveals that Amy and her sisters are in Aunt March's will.
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- Other
Character groups
- Historical and cultural figures
- Literary and theatrical references
- March family and close circle
- Extended cast and minor characters
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See Esther in little women