Beth's death is a very sad and crucial part in 'Little Women'. It brings a great sense of loss to the family. It makes the other sisters grow up more quickly and value their relationships more. They realize the fragility of life and become more determined to make the best of their lives.
Beth Thomas in the story is a girl who had experienced early childhood abuse. She was then adopted and became known for her very difficult and disturbing behaviors such as harming animals and being overly aggressive towards people.