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A personal example: Beth March from Little Women

When it comes to the poster aroace character in Little Women people usually turn their heads towards Jo, but I never see anyone do so for Beth. This quote exemplifies her stance towards romance:

"I only mean to say that I have a feeling that it never was intended I should live long. I'm not like the rest of you. I never made any plans about what I'd do when I grew up. **I never thought of being married, as you all did.** I couldn't seem to imagine myself anything but stupid little Beth, trotting about at home, of no use anywhere but there."

Sure, you could look at it as a foreordaination of >!her eventual death!< but throughout the series Beth is never has a romantic subplot (Jo and Laurie have one, even though she rejects him) and love seems out of the picture for her. I think she would rather remain in the comfort of home and her love for music rather than seek out a relationship.

A personal example: Beth March from Little Women

When it comes to the poster aroace character in Little Women people usually turn their heads towards Jo, but I never see anyone do so for Beth. This quote exemplifies her stance towards romance:

"I only mean to say that I have a feeling that it never was intended I should live long. I'm not like the rest of you. I never made any plans about what I'd do when I grew up. I never thought of being married, as you all did. I couldn't seem to imagine myself anything but stupid little Beth, trotting about at home, of no use anywhere but there."

Sure, you could look at it as a foreordaination of >!her eventual death!< but throughout the series Beth is never has a romantic subplot (Jo and Laurie have one, even though she rejects him) and love seems out of the picture for her. I think she would rather remain in the comfort of home and her love for music rather than seek out a relationship.

L.M. Montgomery's works, especially Anne of Green Gables, bring significant attention and tourism revenue to the island. I wonder what locals feel about having her as a core part of their culture? Are they tired or honoured of being associated with the series?

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I am particularly interested in the typing of Valancy Stirling and Barney Snaith from the Blue Castle, as well as Emily Starr.

I am unsure about Barney, but I feel that Valancy is either E4, 6 or 9. The theme of insignificance resonates very much in her so perhaps I lean more towards E4 for her, particularly SO4; alright I'll have to reread the book.

Additionally, if anyone here has thoughts on her other characters' types, do feel here to share them here.

I haven't read the book (largely due to the infamous last two-liners) but the synopsis mentions a feud between two large families who have married people from both sides for generations. How inbred you think they might be from generations of intermarriage?

ex. The differences between IS(T) and IS(F). How does thinking and feeling distinguish the introverted sensation? (and similarly with other types)

Forgive me if the title sounds misleading, there is valid reason for the interpretation of Jo March as aroace (and I agree with it wholeheartedly). But why is it that when it comes to aroace representation, Jo is chosen as the aroace character over Beth? Not that Jo is lesser or anything, but I find as strong an inclination in Beth (maybe even more) towards aroace tendencies. Throughout the series, Beth never expresses any inkling of romantic interest; made explicitly in this quote;

"I'm not like the rest of you. I never made any plans about what I'd do when I grew up. I never thought of being married, as you all did. I couldn't seem to imagine myself anything but stupid little Beth, trotting about at home, of no use anywhere but there." (Chapter 36 of Little Women)