# Meg March — Little Women character guide > Meg March in Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. **Role:** major **Also known as:** Margaret, Meg, Daisy, Miss Meg March **First appearance:** 0001-little-women ## Who they are The eldest March sister, pretty and domestic, who lectures her sisters about propriety while secretly thrilling to white gowns, gold-paper jewelry, and the idea of being grown up. ## Relationships ### [Jo March](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/characters/jo_march) _family_ Jo and Meg are close sisters, with Jo often looking up to Meg as a maternal figure and confidante. ### [Laurie Laurence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/characters/laurie_laurence) _friendship_ Laurie and Meg are friendly acquaintances, with Laurie treating Meg with polite affection as a sister figure. ### [Marmee March](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/characters/marmee_march) _family_ Marmee is a loving, wise mother to Meg, guiding her through domestic life and marriage. ### [Amy March](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/characters/amy_march) _family_ Amy and Meg are sisters, with Meg often acting as a gentle mentor to the more ambitious Amy. ### [John Brooke](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/characters/john_brooke) _romantic_ John Brooke is Meg's suitor and later husband, their relationship built on steady, devoted love. ### [Beth March](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/characters/beth_march) _family_ Beth and Meg are sisters, with Meg acting as a nurturing older sister to the shy Beth. ### [Jo March](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/characters/jo_march) _family_ Jo and Meg are close sisters, with Jo often looking up to Meg as a maternal figure and confidante. ### [Marmee March](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/characters/marmee_march) _family_ Marmee is a loving, wise mother to Meg, guiding her through domestic life and marriage. ### [Jo March](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/characters/jo_march) _family_ Jo and Meg are close sisters, with Jo often looking up to Meg as a maternal figure and confidante. ### [Laurie Laurence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/characters/laurie_laurence) _friendship_ Laurie and Meg are friendly acquaintances, with Laurie treating Meg with polite affection as a sister figure. ### [Laurie Laurence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/characters/laurie_laurence) _friendship_ Laurie and Meg are friendly acquaintances, with Laurie treating Meg with polite affection as a sister figure. ### [Marmee March](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/characters/marmee_march) _family_ Marmee is a loving, wise mother to Meg, guiding her through domestic life and marriage. ## In the story ### [Little Women Part I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/little-women) The eldest sister, conscious of her family's poverty and longing for a more genteel life. ### [Playing Pilgrims](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-i-i-playing-pilgrims) Sits on the arm of the mother's chair; admits she thinks too much of her looks and hates to work; suggests giving gloves for Christmas. ### [II: A Merry Christmas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-i-ii-a-merry-christmas) Wakes second; receives a green book; organizes the gift basket and encourages her sisters to read daily. ### [The Laurence Boy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-i-iii-the-laurence-boy) Meg receives the party invitation, worries about her dress, enjoys the party despite spraining her ankle, and accepts Laurie's help to get home. ### [Burdens](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-i-iv-burdens) Shares her observations of trouble at the Kings' and struggles with her longing for luxury. ### [Being Neighborly](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-i-v-being-neighborly) Advises Jo to stay indoors by the fire, but Jo ignores her; Meg represents the more cautious, domestic sister. ### [Amy's Valley of Humiliation](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-i-vii-amy-s-valley-of-humiliation) Meg kindly lends Amy money to pay her lime debts, showing her nurturing and supportive nature. ### [Jo Meets Apollyon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-i-viii-jo-meets-apollyon) Tries to mediate between Jo and Amy; advises Amy on how to make amends. ### [Meg Goes to Vanity Fair](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-i-ix-meg-goes-to-vanity-fair) Struggles with envy over her simple wardrobe and feels pressured by the Moffats' worldliness; receives motherly advice from Marmee about love and self-respect. ### [The P.C. and P.O.](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-i-x-the-p-c-and-p-o) As Samuel Pickwick, the president, Meg reads the club paper and tends a garden of roses, heliotrope, myrtle, and a small orange-tree. ### [XI: Experiments](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-i-xi-experiments) Meg presides over the household during the experiment, tries to rest but finds it unsatisfying, and later helps with the disastrous dinner party. ### [Camp Laurence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-i-xii-camp-laurence) Sews wristbands while thinking of Mr. Brooke; flustered about her appearance; enjoys being admired by Ned Moffat and Mr. Brooke. ### [Castles in the Air](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-i-xiii-castles-in-the-air) Sewing daintily, Meg acts as the maternal voice, advising Laurie to do his duty. She defends Mr. Brooke's goodness and hints at her own romantic interest. ### [XIV: Secrets](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-i-xiv-secrets) Observes Jo's odd behavior and envies Belle Moffat's wealthy wedding. ### [XV: A Telegram](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-i-xv-a-telegram) Expresses anxiety and bitterness about their monotonous life; later helps her mother prepare for the journey. ### [Letters](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-i-xvi-letters) Writes a neat, scented letter to Marmee, describing her housekeeping and care for the younger girls. ### [Little Faithful](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-i-xvii-little-faithful) Meg is preoccupied with her pupils and sewing, and initially resists visiting the Hummels. She takes charge of the household decisions when Beth falls ill, showing her sense of responsibility. ### [Dark Days](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-i-xviii-dark-days) Stays home to keep house, feels guilty about hiding Beth's illness, and keeps a telegram ready. ### [Confidential](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-i-xx-confidential) Meg is unaware of the discussion about her future; she writes a letter and shows innocent affection toward John, though her mother believes she does not yet love him. ### [Laurie Makes Mischief, and Jo Makes Peace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-i-xxi-laurie-makes-mischief-and-jo-makes-peace) Upset by a forged love letter from Laurie, reveals her feelings for Mr. Brooke, and is comforted by her mother. ### [Pleasant Meadows](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-i-xxii-pleasant-meadows) Cooks for Beth, receives a silk dress from Mr. Laurence, and is praised by her father for her womanly skill and industrious hands. ### [Aunt March Settles the Question](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-i-xxiii-aunt-march-settles-the-question) Defends John Brooke to Aunt March and accepts his proposal, showing newfound independence and love. ### [Gossip](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-ii-xxiv-gossip) Now engaged to John Brooke, she is preparing for her wedding and new home, the Dovecote. She feels some envy of Sallie Moffat's wealth but is ultimately content with John's love. ### [The First Wedding](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-ii-xxv-the-first-wedding) The bride, dressed in a simple homemade gown and lilies of the valley, radiates happiness and love as she marries John Brooke. ### [Artistic Attempts](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-ii-xxvi-artistic-attempts) Meg is ready to help with the honors during the luncheon. ### [Literary Lessons](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-ii-xxvii-literary-lessons) Believes Jo's book is remarkable, advises against cutting explanations from the story. ### [Domestic Experiences](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-ii-xxviii-domestic-experiences) Struggles with housekeeping, jelly-making, and financial guilt after buying a costly silk dress. ### [Calls](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-ii-xxix-calls) Briefly appears as the sisters stop to borrow her white sunshade; she inspects them with a baby on each arm. ### [XXXII: Tender Troubles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-ii-xxxii-tender-troubles) Mentioned as married and a mother. ### [Beth's Secret](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-ii-xxxvi-beth-s-secret) Mentioned as having John and the babies to comfort her, but not directly present in the chapter. ### [On the Shelf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-ii-xxxviii-on-the-shelf) Struggles with the demands of motherhood, initially neglecting John, but later works to restore balance in their marriage. ### [XL: The Valley of the Shadow](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-ii-xl-the-valley-of-the-shadow) Meg brings her babies to visit Beth daily, making 'sunshine for Aunty Beth.' She is part of the family circle that surrounds Beth in her final months. ### [XLII: All Alone](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-ii-xlii-all-alone) Provides sisterly chats and encourages Jo to consider marriage, showing her own growth as a wife and mother. ### [Surprises](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-ii-xliii-surprises) Hosts the family gathering and feels eclipsed by Amy's Parisian elegance. ### [Daisy and Demi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-ii-xlv-daisy-and-demi) The devoted mother of the twins, trying to instill moral rules while being outwitted by her clever son. ### [Under the Umbrella](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-ii-xlvi-under-the-umbrella) Referenced as the destination for Jo's walks, with the Professor often having gifts for Meg's babies. ### [Harvest Time](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/chapters/part-ii-xlvii-harvest-time) Now a mother, she expresses concern about Jo's responsibilities but later joins the family celebration. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/characters/meg_march - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_women_se/characters