Gone With the Wind - The Evolution of the Southern Woman Depending on your point of view‚ the movie Gone with the Wind has many representations. Some will regard it as a romantic story between Scarlett O’Hara and Rhett Butler. Others may view it as a glimpse into the rise‚ fall and rise (again) of southern aristocrats before‚ during and after the Civil War. Both points of view are valid. The Civil War and its consequences serve as the background of this love affair. Along with the
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these themes are present in are Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell and Jubilee by Margaret Walker. These books take place in the same time period‚ but show different views that took place in these times. Gone With the Wind tells about the lives of white southerners and Jubilee talks of the African-American slaves. The novels individually address separate real life issues of land‚ family and community; which affected the every day lives of their characters. Gone With the Wind’s main character
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learning about the dynamics between the families. Not to mention all the drama that happened between Scarlett‚ Rhett‚ and Ashley all while the Civil War started. Before I knew it‚ I completed the book within two weeks. Now that I read all of Gone with the Wind‚ I decided that it is my new favorite book. For this reason‚ I even went on to read the books by other authors relating to
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Feminine Consciousness Reflected in Scarlett O¡¯Hara Abstract: Scarlett O¡¯Hara is undoubtedly the most charming character in Gone with the Wind. She is rebellious‚ unconventional and never submissive. This paper discusses features of feminine consciousness and demonstrates how they are reflected in Scarlett O¡¯Hara through analyses of her characteristics. Key words: feminine consciousness‚ Scarlett‚ rebellious‚ independent 1. Feminine consciousness Feminine consciousness is a cross-cultural
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Christie JacksonHIS101FA12-1 History v. Hollywood: Gone With the Wind Gone With the Wind is a classic movie that has been loved by many Americans over many generations. In 1939‚ the film won eight Academy Awards. It is a great love story set in the American Civil War and the period of Reconstruction afterwards. Told from the viewpoint of the South‚ the Confederacy‚ it is more of a dramatic love story than a war movie. David O. Selznick produced the film and he hired two southerners as advisors
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In the movie “Gone with the Wind” Rhett Butler is a respectful man. One way we can show he is respectful is his trustworthiness. After Scarlett’s attack Rhett can be seen asking where Ashley and Mr.Kennedy are. He then goes to find them and tries to help. Not only that but when they return he makes up an excuse for where they were. He does this to protect them and keep Dr.Meade and Ashley from being arrested. Other than being trustworthy‚ Rhett is also loving. He proposes to Scarlett and gives her
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Acting and cinematography work together to create powerful meaning and impact in films. These are two aspects of filming that will almost never change regardless of the age. Acting and cinematography are what separate a good film from a great film. The Godfather is a relatively old film but is also a great example of how memorable a film can be if acting and cinematography are done extremely well. I will try to explain in detail what makes The Godfather one of the greatest movies of all time by talking
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The Reconstruction occurred in 1865 and ended in 1877. This period was about rebuilding the South after the war. The movie‚ Gone with the Wind¸ is focused on these two periods of time and gives the audience a visual perspective of what happened during these events. The movie focuses on how the Civil War and Reconstruction were seen through southerners’ eyes. Gone with the Wind is about how life can go from luxurious to catastrophic. The main character was a woman named Scarlett O’Hara. She lived in
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Digital Cinematography For over a century motion picture have entertained the masses‚ allowing people to view life taking place on a large screen. For the majority of this time these movies were shot using the same film found in photographic cameras. Technology always seems to take over and the film industry seems poised to be the next target. With digital picture acquisition getting better everyday‚ movies are beginning to be shot completely digital. There are a number of plusses and minuses
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about a thief (Cobb) with a rare ability to enter people’s dreams‚ and be able to reveal their secrets from their subconscious. He then gets offered an inverse task of planting an idea in a CEO’s mind. Mystery/sci fi films usually concentrate on cinematography‚ so they can bring out the genre of the movie by using lighting‚ and camera work‚ and props especially for sci
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