Saoirse Ronan: Playing Jo March In 'Little Women' Was A Confidence Boost
NPRSaoirse Ronan: Playing Jo March In 'Little Women' Was A Confidence Boost Enlarge this image toggle caption Wilson Webb/CTMG Wilson Webb/CTMG As she played the role of Jo March in the new film adaptation of Little Women, Saoirse Ronan started to appreciate just how much the story is about memory and childhood. The story is also about pursuing one's destiny; Jo refuses to act "like a lady," she wears pants instead of dresses, she doesn't want to get married. "There's moments near the end of the movie where they realize that lovely little bubble that they were in for years that Marmee created for them kind of isn't there anymore — and that's just kind of part of life," Ronan says. Books 'Little Women': Book Vs. Movie 'Little Women': Book Vs. Movie Listen · 5:32 5:32 Movie Interviews Greta Gerwig On Her 'Little Women' Film Adaptation Greta Gerwig On Her 'Little Women' Film Adaptation Listen · 9:52 9:52 On women working, then and now In this day and age, for men and women, there is a lot of pressure to not only get a job like our parents did, but find your career and, like, really figure out who you are and to be your authentic self 100 percent of the time.
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