However, it is very clear that the aggressive and hasty part of her personality dominates her, "Jo had the least self-control, and had hard times trying to curb the fiery spirit which was continually getting her into trouble" (77-78). Jo is very aware to her actions and to the fact her behavior is sometimes wrong. She knows she should act better, but she just can't control her temper and impulsiveness, "Poor Jo tried desperately to be good, but her bosom enemy was always ready to flame up and defeat her, and it took years of patient effort to subdue it" (78). As a result to Jo's actions, Amy vindictively decided to burn Jo's book, which was her pride and joy. When Jo found out about the gruesome fate of her beloved book, she lost her temper and even responded physically, "Jo's hot temper mastered her, and she shook Amy till her teeth chattered in her head, crying in a passion of grief and anger" (79). In addition to the radical physical response, she also stated she will never forgive her sister as long as she lives, "'You wicked, wicked
However, it is very clear that the aggressive and hasty part of her personality dominates her, "Jo had the least self-control, and had hard times trying to curb the fiery spirit which was continually getting her into trouble" (77-78). Jo is very aware to her actions and to the fact her behavior is sometimes wrong. She knows she should act better, but she just can't control her temper and impulsiveness, "Poor Jo tried desperately to be good, but her bosom enemy was always ready to flame up and defeat her, and it took years of patient effort to subdue it" (78). As a result to Jo's actions, Amy vindictively decided to burn Jo's book, which was her pride and joy. When Jo found out about the gruesome fate of her beloved book, she lost her temper and even responded physically, "Jo's hot temper mastered her, and she shook Amy till her teeth chattered in her head, crying in a passion of grief and anger" (79). In addition to the radical physical response, she also stated she will never forgive her sister as long as she lives, "'You wicked, wicked