Laurie Laurence

Jo March

Jo and Laurie share a deep, playful friendship that almost turns romantic but ultimately settles into a close, platonic bond.

Amy March

Amy and Laurie develop a romantic relationship after Laurie's initial infatuation with Jo, leading to their marriage.

Meg March

Laurie and Meg are friendly acquaintances, with Laurie treating Meg with polite affection as a sister figure.

Marmee March

Laurie regards Marmee as a second mother, and she treats him with warm maternal care.

Beth March

Beth and Laurie share a quiet, gentle friendship, with Laurie showing her kindness and protection.

Ned Moffat

Laurie and Ned Moffat are casual social acquaintances, moving in the same wealthy circles.

Jo March

Jo and Laurie share a deep, playful friendship that almost turns romantic but ultimately settles into a close, platonic bond.

Jo March

Jo and Laurie share a deep, playful friendship that almost turns romantic but ultimately settles into a close, platonic bond.

Amy March

Amy and Laurie develop a romantic relationship after Laurie's initial infatuation with Jo, leading to their marriage.

Amy March

Amy and Laurie develop a romantic relationship after Laurie's initial infatuation with Jo, leading to their marriage.

Meg March

Laurie and Meg are friendly acquaintances, with Laurie treating Meg with polite affection as a sister figure.

Meg March

Laurie and Meg are friendly acquaintances, with Laurie treating Meg with polite affection as a sister figure.

The Laurence Boy

Laurie meets Jo at the party, dances with her, offers his grandfather's carriage to take the March sisters home, and shows himself to be polite and kind.

Being Neighborly

Recovering from a cold and feeling lonely; he eagerly welcomes Jo's company and shows her his grandfather's library.

Beth Finds the Palace Beautiful

Helps Beth deliver the slippers to Mr. Laurence and enjoys the lively company of the March sisters.

Amy's Valley of Humiliation

Laurie plays chess with Jo, praises Beth's hidden musical gift, and sings cheerfully for the family, showing his lively and kind nature.

Jo Meets Apollyon

Accompanies Jo and Meg to the theater; later goes skating with Jo, unaware of the full extent of the quarrel.

Meg Goes to Vanity Fair

Mentioned as sending flowers to the March girls; becomes a subject of teasing by the Moffat sisters.

The P.C. and P.O.

Admitted as Sam Weller, Laurie adds spirit to the club, contributes excellent pieces, and sets up a post-office in the garden hedge.

XI: Experiments

Laurie is invited to Jo's disastrous dinner party and helps by bringing ice cream.

Camp Laurence

Hosts the picnic at Camp Laurence; sends Jo a funny hat; organizes the boats and games.

Castles in the Air

Restless and indolent, Laurie joins the March sisters' picnic and shares his 'castle in the air'—to travel the world as a musician. He confides his frustration with his grandfather's expectations.

XIV: Secrets

Shares secrets with Jo, chases her in the garden, and encourages her writing.

XV: A Telegram

Offers to drive the girls, fetches water, sends the telegram, and rides off swiftly to help.

Letters

Sends a mock-military report as 'Colonel Teddy,' noting the troops are in fine condition.

Little Faithful

Laurie offers cheerful support, runs errands for the family, and persuades Amy to go to Aunt March's. He shows his affection for Beth and his role as a helpful neighbor.

Dark Days

Haunts the house, comforts Jo in her distress, and goes to meet Mrs. March at the station.

XIX: Amy’s Will

Visits Amy daily, wheedles Aunt March to let her go out, and helps her with her will. He also informs Amy of Beth's illness and comforts her.

Confidential

Laurie helps by posting off to comfort Amy and delivering good news to the March family; he falls asleep from exhaustion at Aunt March's house.

Laurie Makes Mischief, and Jo Makes Peace

Plays a mischievous prank by forging a love letter, then quarrels with his grandfather and considers running away.

Pleasant Meadows

Collaborates with Jo on the snow-maiden surprise and announces another Christmas present for the family.

Aunt March Settles the Question

Makes a melodramatic gesture outside the window, teasing Meg about John.

Gossip

Now in college, he is a universal favorite, prone to pranks but saved by frankness and the love of the March family. He visits weekly and christened the Dovecote.

The First Wedding

Laurie serves the bride, teases Jo, and promises Mr. Laurence he will marry one of the March girls someday.

Artistic Attempts

Laurie is mentioned as the source of the borrowed 'cherry-bounce' (charabanc) and his elegant college friend appears in the chapter.

Calls

Not directly present in the chapter, but referenced as part of the social circle.

Consequences

Comforts Amy as she departs, promising to take care of her family; unaware of the future weight of his promise.

Our Foreign Correspondent

Mentioned as the connection to the Vaughn family and as a friend from Camp Laurence.

XXXII: Tender Troubles

Kind and gentle to Beth; Jo interprets his behavior as tender.

Jo's Journal

Mentioned in Jo's phrase 'Teddy-ism' referring to a saying of his.

Heartache

Graduates with honor, proposes to Jo, and is heartbroken by her refusal.

New Impressions

Laurie accompanies Amy to the ball, initially indifferent but gradually impressed by her charm and maturity.

Lazy Laurence

Lazy and drifting, still nursing his heartbreak over Jo; Amy's frankness begins to shake him from his apathy.

Learning to Forget

Attempts to channel his sorrow into music, but finds himself distracted and eventually turns his affections toward Amy.

Surprises

Returns from Europe married to Amy, showing new maturity and pride in his marriage.

My Lord and Lady

Laurie is happily married and determined to work diligently, proving to his grandfather that he is not spoiled. He discusses philanthropic plans with Amy and supports Jo's potential marriage to Professor Bhaer.

Under the Umbrella

Mentioned as behaving with propriety regarding Jo's romance, privately exulting and planning a humorous gift for Jo.

Harvest Time

Married to Amy, he supports Jo's plan and later suggests naming the school 'Bhaer-garten'.