Silver Pitchers: and Independence, a Centennial Love Story

"Silver Pitchers: and Independence, a Centennial Love Story" by Louisa May Alcott is a book set in the late 1800s. The story follows three friends, Portia, Pauline, and Priscilla, as they deal with society's rules, what they believe is right, and their growing desire to be independent, especially concerning big issues like staying sober and helping others. The book shows how strong friendships between women can be, as they face problems caused by the men around them and try to be good examples for others to follow. After being bothered by the drunken behavior of some young men at a Thanksgiving party, they decide to show they disapprove by not going to any parties. As the story goes on, we see each of the friends' unique qualities—Portia's beauty, Pauline's cleverness, and Priscilla's kindness—as they promise to start a group that promotes staying sober and doing what is right, which leads to challenges and changes in their relationships with men.