"Gone with the Wind" – Scarlett O’Hara in the novel and the film

A Comparison

Trabajo de Seminario , 2008 , 16 Páginas , Calificación: 2,0

Filología inglesa - Literatura

1. Introduction to the topic
The following paper tries to introduce one of the most remarkable American novels of the 20th century and its most outstanding character Scarlett O’Hara. Gone with the Wind was written by Margaret Mitchell and was published in 1936. It is a novel that combines the events of the 19th century American Civil War with the story of Scarlett O’Hara, her family, her friends and her foes. It was followed by a film that was released in 1939 and two authorized sequels which were published in 1991 and 2007.
Gone with the Wind plays in the Old American South and also reflects a Southern point of view of the events of the Civil War. It begins when Scarlett is 16 years old and ends when she is 28. The paper will try to give an insight to the character of Scarlett and will try to analyze what Scarlett stands for or if she stands for anything more than herself in the novel and the film.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction to the topic
• The Old South
• Gone With the Wind - the novel
• Gone With the Wind - the film
• The Character of Scarlett
  • Scarlett's character development
  • Scarlett's character according to the other characters
  • Scarlett's character according to the narrator
  • Depiction of Scarlett in the film
• Differences of Scarlett in the novel and the film
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper aims to introduce one of the most remarkable American novels of the 20th century, Gone with the Wind, and its most outstanding character, Scarlett O'Hara. The paper will explore the character of Scarlett, analyzing what she represents both in the novel and the film.

• The portrayal of the Old South and its culture in the context of the American Civil War
• The character development of Scarlett O'Hara and her role in the story
• The differences in the depiction of Scarlett O'Hara in the novel and the film
• The impact of the novel and film on the perception of the American South
• The enduring popularity and cultural significance of Gone with the Wind

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The novel Gone with the Wind is divided into five parts, covering the Civil War and Reconstruction. The first three parts focus on the events of the Civil War, while the last two parts explore the aftermath of the war and the rebuilding of the South. The novel follows the story of Scarlett O'Hara, her family, and her friends as they navigate the challenges of war and its consequences.

• Part I: Introduces Scarlett O'Hara and her family in the antebellum South. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the looming Civil War, showcasing the social and cultural dynamics of the Old South.
• Part II: Depicts the outbreak of the Civil War and its impact on Scarlett and her family. The story highlights the economic and social upheaval caused by the war, as well as the personal sacrifices made by individuals.
• Part III: Explores the consequences of the Civil War and the challenges faced by the South during Reconstruction. The story focuses on Scarlett's struggles to survive and rebuild her life in a changed world.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key themes and topics explored in Gone with the Wind include the American Civil War, the Old South, character development, social and cultural dynamics, the impact of war on individuals and society, and the enduring power of storytelling.

• Universidad: Ruhr-University of Bochum
• Calificación: 2,0
• Autor: Jennifer Koss (Autor)
• Año de publicación: 2008
• Páginas: 16
• No. de catálogo: V148935
• ISBN (Ebook): 9783640602643
• ISBN (Libro): 9783640601936
• Idioma: Inglés
• Etiqueta: Gone with the wind, Vom winde verweht, Scarlett O'Hara, Gone with the wind analysis