The novel Gone With the Wind written by Margaret Mitchell is a classic in American feminine literature. The heroine Scarlett is evaluated as a representative of the New Female. The paper here briefly introduces the development of feminism and connotation of marriage, pointing out the traditional perspective of marriage in the 19th century and women’s status of that time. Then the author elaborates on the analysis of the nature of Scarlett’s three marriages to fully examine the development of Scarlett’s female consciousness in every marriage. The thesis aims to help readers understand how Scarlett grows from a simple-minded and disobedient girl to a responsible woman who is strong-willed enough to pursue her happiness and take various challenges. In the end, the author tries to explore the significance of this study on modern women in all aspects.
Key words：Gone with the Wind; Scarlett; View of Marriage; Feminism
Contents
1. Introduction 1
2. Review of Feminism and view of marriage 2
2.1 The connotation of Feminism and its development 2
2.2 The connotation of marriage 3
3. Analysis of Scarlett’s feminine consciousness perceived from her marriages 4
3.1 Scarlett’s first marriage with Charles 4
3.2 Scarlett’s second marriage with Frank 6
3.3 Scarlett’s third marriage with Rhette 7
4．Inspiration of Scarlett’s feminine consciousness on contemporary females 9
4.1 The positive factors in Scarlett’s personality 10
4.2 Inspiration on contemporary females 11
5．Conclusion 12
Acknowledgements 13
References 14
