The school is cutting back which means Jo's scholarship is being cut next term. Mrs. Garrett suggests to Jo to see if there are some other opportunities for scholarships. When the gang goes through the pamphlets it turns out Blair's family business offers scholarships. Jo refuses to apply for it given her contentious relationship with Blair.
One could argue Blair is the jerk for being so snobby all the time. But actually, here we have a different kind of snobbery from Jo towards Blair. I mean let's face it, Jo really dislikes rich people no matter what. She almost lets her pride destroy her academic goals.
I love that Blair filled out the application and sent it in. She's the first to admit they are friends and doesn't want to see Jo go. Then Jo admits they are friends too. They can't see it, but I have always seen that they are friends. They're the kind that likes to insult each other but love to do it because they actually like the other person. It's kind of like that saying, "you always tease the ones you love." Granted, Jo and Blair are a little more than teasing. Blair does go too far at times rubbing in her wealth and class, but Jo in turn gives back some harsh criticism and insults. I think they both make each other better people. Blair learns from Jo who comes from a poorer class. She learns new ways to see things. And if Jo would only open her eyes once in a while she would see that Blair is actually more thoughtful and compassionate than people think. Well, here at the end Jo finally sees that.
I think the only misstep the episode makes is: did Blair just send the application in and that was it? Or, did she put in the "good word" with her family? I wish there had been a moment in the script where Blair had told Jo, that she only sent in the application, but didn't use her influence and that Jo had gotten the scholarship based only on her academic merits.
Anyway, I love the ending when Jo and Blair finally admit they are friends and it's actually Blair giving words of wisdom to cement that friendship and how Jo doesn't owe her anything:
"I do something for you and you let me do it."
"You don't owe your friends. You just get through things together."
And yes, I know, they'll be back at it arguing in the next episode and onwards (but still be friends). 9/10.
One could argue Blair is the jerk for being so snobby all the time. But actually, here we have a different kind of snobbery from Jo towards Blair. I mean let's face it, Jo really dislikes rich people no matter what. She almost lets her pride destroy her academic goals.
I love that Blair filled out the application and sent it in. She's the first to admit they are friends and doesn't want to see Jo go. Then Jo admits they are friends too. They can't see it, but I have always seen that they are friends. They're the kind that likes to insult each other but love to do it because they actually like the other person. It's kind of like that saying, "you always tease the ones you love." Granted, Jo and Blair are a little more than teasing. Blair does go too far at times rubbing in her wealth and class, but Jo in turn gives back some harsh criticism and insults. I think they both make each other better people. Blair learns from Jo who comes from a poorer class. She learns new ways to see things. And if Jo would only open her eyes once in a while she would see that Blair is actually more thoughtful and compassionate than people think. Well, here at the end Jo finally sees that.
I think the only misstep the episode makes is: did Blair just send the application in and that was it? Or, did she put in the "good word" with her family? I wish there had been a moment in the script where Blair had told Jo, that she only sent in the application, but didn't use her influence and that Jo had gotten the scholarship based only on her academic merits.
Anyway, I love the ending when Jo and Blair finally admit they are friends and it's actually Blair giving words of wisdom to cement that friendship and how Jo doesn't owe her anything:
"I do something for you and you let me do it."
"You don't owe your friends. You just get through things together."
And yes, I know, they'll be back at it arguing in the next episode and onwards (but still be friends). 9/10.
