Little Women · Character
Fred Vaughn
A young Englishman who courts Amy during her European travels.
minor
Also known as Fred, old Fred
First appearance: Our Foreign Correspondent
Fred Vaughn shows up with force in Our Foreign Correspondent. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A wealthy English friend of Laurie's who accompanies Amy and her family in Paris, showing romantic interest in Amy.
Fred Vaughn first appears in 0032 part ii xxxi our foreign correspondent.
In Our Foreign Correspondent: A wealthy English friend of Laurie's who accompanies Amy and her family in Paris, showing romantic interest in Amy.
Later, in Lazy Laurence: Mentioned as a possible suitor for Amy; Laurie teases her about him.
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Rising action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
In this chapter, the emotional and psychological peak occurs when Jo, returning home, perceives Beth’s “strang…
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See Fred Vaughn in Our Foreign Correspondent