Gone With The Wind: Movie Review: The transformation of the Southern culture within the movie

The classic movie, Gone with the Wind, is a story about a woman, Scarlet O'Hara, and how she deals with the troubles of the time she is living in. The movie, directed by Victor Fleming, takes place in Georgia during the time of the American Civil War. Since much of the movie takes place during the Civil War, one of the main themes is how the South and the Southern culture are transformed into more …showed first 75 words of 311 total…

…showed last 75 words of 311 total…consumed with her beloved Ashley and bringing him home safely, while after the war is over, she divulges herself into taking care of her home, Tara. After her mother dies, she becomes the head of the household. This shows a great change from the beginning of the movie: instead of worrying what dress she is going to wear to a party, she worries now about picking cotton and having enough food for everyone to eat.