Got the sniffles

5 July 2007

The only thing I clearly recall from class today is a discussion of the roles that Professor Behr fills for Jo after she moves to New York City.  He takes on the role of father figure for Jo, as her own father is absent for the majority of the book.  He fills Marmee’s shoes as advice-giver and wise man.  Behr replaces Laurie as Confidante, since Jo lost his confidence.  The professor is something of a teacher for her, educating her in true love based on deep friendship, as well as a sharer of her passion for the everyday banalities of life, and life in general.