Recently I reread "Gone with the Wind". I first read it when I was about 13 or 14, so it had been at least 15 or more years since I read it. Well a few weeks back I was watching the movie, and I thought that I would really love to revisit the book. I was able to find my original copy, but it was kind of worn and I didn't want to take a chance on messing it up. That original copy was special to me because it was a hard book to find that long ago and I hunted it down in a used book store. So, I purchased it on my Kindle. It took me much less time to read it this time which made me happy because I have made so much improvement where my dyslexia is concerned.
This second time reading it was so much different. I found that I had a much different understanding of all the characters. Also, while it is much different, I can identify with people you love going off to war. While reading this time I was able to truly grasp the complexities of Scarlett. She is such a terribly interesting person. I love the movie, but I just don't believe that it is possible to grasp the kind of person she is. Sometimes while reading I do not like her other times I love her, and a lot of the time I was somewhere inbetween.
As I have said I am from the south. I have lived in Tennessee my entire life, so the long lasting effects of the Civil War can still be felt here. I have been to all of the places in the book. They have always been a part of my life. Many of my friends still fly the Confederate flag. I would like to mention that I do not own any Confederate flags. Reason being, the racist message that they send. I have no problem with it if they were just a symbol of our history, but usually the people who fly them are racist, and I am absolutley not. Just wanted to get that out there.
The fashion in the book is also of much interest to me. I love the big hoop skirts and beautiful bonnets. I think women should dress more womenly these days. Now don't get me wrong I know that hoop skirts are not really practical for everyday life, but I do believe that women should wear dresses more. That being said I am making an effort to do just that, and my husband loves it!!
The picture I decided to put up for this blog is of Scarlett and Mammy. I love Mammy she seems almost mean in the beginning, but really she is such a loving, caring and wise person. We probably all have someone in our lives who reminds us of her.
If anyone has anything to say about "Gone with the Wind" be it the book or the movie I would love to have your comments! Whether you love the book/movie or hate it I want to hear from you. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and I am open to all! :)
awww I'm so loving this entry and your new found lover for it in your adulthood. That's so great that you could enjoy it more. I always loved the fashion part of it too and Mammy was the best in the book. she's amazing. I always felt so so badly though for Scarlett's other children!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad that you are learning to just be yourself too.