just our pookies being unhinged

…after three days of fics and various Tumblr posts, including character analysis of Amy and Laurie, I still haven't watched any of the film adaptations or read the original (though I plan to!).

But God, how I love the fact that despite the popularity of the "I'll fix him!" genre (which, well, I understand the appeal of the genre btw!), Amy March had no intention of fixing him. Not really, if i got it right. But she gave him an emotional shake and said:

"My dear Laurie, you're a lazy jerk. I don't intend to put up with that. It's awfull to be like this. Especially when I know you can do better. Terrible. I'm disappointed. Bye."

(Not a direct quote, because again, I haven't watched or read it, but listen, I have an IMPRESSION about what the characters are like... And I could be wrong, but so be it. Please bear with me x))

And the funniest thing is that Laurie pulls himself together after this. He doesn't even do it intentionally to win her over. Well, not at first. (At least in the book. As far as I understand).

Her disappointment in him is important to him. And it becomes his wake-up call, a kick in the ass, after which he becomes a more worthy person.

Personally, I find it funny that Amy's disappointment is more important to him than the disappointment of any other person in his life. Grandpa, Jo, John Brooke.

What follows are my personal speculations and interpretations, based on fanfiction and the many posts I've read over the past few days, which included analysis of Amy and Laurie (and a little of Jo, of course).

Personally, I think it was inevitable that Amy was the one who got through to Laurie. Jo was his bro, his partner in crime, his sister, with whom they constantly brought out the worst in each other, even when they wished the best for each other. And he felt awkward when Jo pointed out his flaws, even when he did as she told him (went to and graduated from college) in hopes of winning her over. His relationship with his grandfather was difficult, and he simply didn't respect his dear tutor enough, i guess.

But Amy March? From what I've read, her scolding him is their first serious conflict. From everything I've learned so far, they always had a fairly positive relationship, even as children. He visited her at Aunt March's every day, and after Jo, Amy was the closest March sister to him.

And then they meet again in Europe, and their friendship blossoms in a new way because they're both adults now. Their positions are more equal, because three years at 12 and 15 feels like a big difference.

And this Amy, his close friend, the one he always got along with—this Amy is disappointed in him. Little Amy, the one who once cried and dreaded going to live with Aunt March until he promised to visit.

So of course, of course, he hears her. Her disappointment. Her faith in him and his potential, betrayed by him.

So I love that this isn't a "She fixed him!" scenario. Well, not exatly and not from how I usually perceive it. For me, it's quite the opposite. For me, this is Amy saying, "Well, damn, I'm disappointed. And I'm not going to fix you. You have a heart of gold, Laurie, but right now you're hiding it under five tons of self-destruction. And I'm not going to dig it up."

Amy played a key role in Laurie changing for the better. Without her, he probably would have been lost. And yet, I don't think she actually fixed him. Laurie changed for himself and for her; she became his motivation and inspiration, but not his savior. (God, I hope I'm making my point clear enough. Because I'm mostly just writing what I think here. Just in case anyone's reading this.)

Am I repeating myself? Yes. And I'm rambling. But I love this moment so much, even if I haven't had a chance to read or watch it yet (I'm almost afraid it will be as good, especially in the film adaptations… So my current plan is to watch the 2019 film adaptation, then the 1994 one, then read the book and maybe watch other film adaptations).

So, yeah. It's funny how I'm almost obsessed with a couple I've only read about in fanfiction and never seen in the movies or read about in the original. (…actually, something similar happened to me with Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington, hahaha. But at least I watched the first season! So far.)

P.S. I'm also translating this text with Google Translate because my English isn't very good, but there are more posts and notes about Amy and Laurie in it than in my native language.

Before you correct my pronunciation just know my Mother is from England, and she said all these names are pronounced however I think is funniest, so.