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Read the book. Actually, most of the white men of the town ARE portrayed as being Klan members. Rhett is a rare exception, not because he was an advocate of the rights of the former slaves, by any means, but because he believed the Klan was hot-headed and stupid.
He was also against the War, and knew the South would lose, and be destroyed. He was the voice of reason. He only joined the cause when he knew it was lost. A romantic gesture from the author, but not very practical, but heroes rarely are.
I'm not so sure about that, although I can see that view point. She certainly was not the kindest person, and she was a "user" of men, and also cruel to them until Rhett, because ultimately she needed him. However, she never gave up, and while I didn't "like" her, I did admire her will, and determination.
Though one can certainly admire Scarlett's will, determination, and scheming ways with various men, the movie ends with her saying, "Where will I go? What will I do?" when Rhett leaves and frankly, doesn't give a damn.
This is not women's empowerment.
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Though one can certainly admire Scarlett's will, determination, and scheming ways with various men, the movie ends with her saying, "Where will I go? What will I do?" when Rhett leaves and frankly, doesn't give a damn.
This is not women's empowerment.
Nor is sitting at home doing needlepoint while your husband is off on a KKK raid to protect you.
OK, I am not saying I totally agree with you, but I think the book/movie does reflect the reality of the time. Should we censor it, and ignore it, and it's message? The message was the South as a society was over, and it paid the price for secession. Scarlet was a symbol, warts and all.
I do think she is a strong female character, with flaws. Remember, the typical female character of the time was often a shrinking violet. Scarlet was certainly not that. Also, take into consideration Oliva DeHavilland's character. A strong, yet righteous woman. The movie has two women as CENTRAL characters. They are the heroes of the film, and book in many ways.
Though one can certainly admire Scarlett's will, determination, and scheming ways with various men, the movie ends with her saying, "Where will I go? What will I do?" when Rhett leaves and frankly, doesn't give a damn.
I'm not so sure about that, although I can see that view point. She certainly was not the kindest person, and she was a "user" of men, and also cruel to them until Rhett, because ultimately she needed him. However, she never gave up, and while I didn't "like" her, I did admire her will, and determination.
She was cruel to him too. Always lusting after Ashley, who was in no way her type.
And Melanie was the ONLY PERSON who truly stuck by her, even though Scarlett couldn't stand her most of the time.
Isn't it ironic that Olivia de Havilland is the ONLY member of the main cast, probably the ENTIRE credits-listed cast, still alive?
Well they're not watching Gone with the Wind. They can't at this theater at least. Their CHOICES are now becoming limited to those that disagree. What other of our CHOICES are becoming limited, or will become limited? Is this freedom?
My freedom to view a Confederate statue, or flag is becoming limited. The reminders of the past are becoming limited. I never liked limits to my freedom. Do you?
This wouldn't have happened under obama. Heck, there would be a race war if statues were coming down during obama.
Trump killed the Lost cause!
FDT!
Obama would have had sympathy with the conflicted. He was always having trouble with who he was, white or black, American or African. He had problems with white people and his white side of the family.
Read the book. Actually, most of the white men of the town ARE portrayed as being Klan members. Rhett is a rare exception, not because he was an advocate of the rights of the former slaves, by any means, but because he believed the Klan was hot-headed and stupid.
Funny, I thought this discussion was supposed to be about the MOVIE version. As was the editorial linked in the post I was responding to.
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