Who said "I'd rather be a boy and help fight for the Union."?

This quote is attributed to Jo March.

I'd rather be a boy and help fight for the Union. - Jo March

"I'd rather be a boy and help fight for the Union."

Jo March

Character in Little Women

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"I'd rather be a free spinster and paddle my own canoe."

"I wish I could be a boy; then I shouldn't have to wear an apron nor keep my hair nice."

"I am angry nearly every day of my life."

"Women have been called queens for a long time, but the kingdom given them isn't worth ruling."