What was the financial situation of the Alcott family?
Wealthy
Comfortable
Struggling
Philanthropic
Answer
The Alcott family was frequently in financial straits. Bronson Alcott, the head of the family, held unconventional beliefs and pursued transcendentalist interests, resulting in an unstable income. Despite Louisa May Alcott's literary success with "Little Women," financial challenges continued to plague the family throughout their lives.
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