Gone with the wind

Tara represents continuity and family for Scarlett throughout the film, and its use in this context is more common than that of any other member of Scarlett's family. Scarlet forbids her siblings from criticizing Tara in any manner after her father's mental illness and the death of her mother, stating that doing so would be demeaning their parents' legacy. Rhett's gun is another icon in the film (Bauer). Scarlett's particular daring and strength are symbolized by the rifle.The values of optimism and hope portrayed mostly by the movie's protagonist, Scarlett O’Hara were a source of reassurance for Americans that the nation would survive despite the fact that Europe was in a state of turmoil during the Second World War. Furthermore, the film also indirectly addresses the great American depression. The protagonist's determination in her efforts to rebuild her farm became a source of inspiration for many Americans who had endured the hardships of the great depression. Scarlett bears more in common with her father than her mother. Although she tries to behave nicely, it is in her nature to defy the rules of society. Also, she eventually develops into an individual with a great deal of personal determination. She lives her life in a rational manner. That is to say, she decides what she needs to attain a goal and then finds the most efficient strategy to reach it, irrespective of public opinions. She shows no consideration for ethical principles such as kindness and honor.

Racial characters

The ethnic characters portrayed in this film are Mammy; a house servant who helped to raise the movie’s protagonist and Prissy, the comical house slave who was prone to exaggeration. The portrayals of these characters are undeniably racist (Bauer). Though they are loyal and honest, their characters are frequently used as a source of comedy in the movie. The racial portrayal is also evident in the pathos, condescension toward the black characters in the film.



































Works Cited

Alice Bauer, Gone with the Wind (1939), Retrieved from 26blob:http://www.dailymotion.com/fed184a0-7f6e-432b-b119-65c4df11dc3b