This paper mainly discusses Scarlett O′ Hara’s particular characters, her secret of survival, her relations with other roles and why she is always criticized. Scarlett, who’s clever, coquettish, stubborn and diligent, is different from other aristocratic woman. She has been married for three times and killed a thieving Yankee soldier; then buys sawmills, peddles timbering herself and earns money openly. The worst thing is she succeeds in business while other gentlemen lead poor lives. She is different, and also damned. But she is judged as a new woman in the old time.
Undoubtedly, if Scarlett were in our society, she would live comfortably. Meanwhile, she is a good example of survival. But we can not imitate Scarlett in all her ways. On the other hand, critics nowadays should criticize Scarlett in a new way, the way of how to survive in modern society.
That is to say, “be different〞is not equal to〝be damned〞.
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Introduction.............................................................1
I. Description of Scarlett’s Special Characters and Styles..............3
The Background of Scarlett’s Family.....................................3
Scarlett’s Different Attitudes to the Social Life and Her Happiness Antebellum...............................................................3
Scarlett’s Rebellious Activities in Atlanta during the Civil War........4
Scarlett’s Pursuit of Freedom and Happiness................................................................4
Scarlett’s Bravery and Stubbornness.............................................................5
Scarlett’s Wisdom and Diligence in the Reconstruction...................5
Scarlett’s Secret of Survival.................................................................9
II. The Relation between Scarlett and Other Important Characters...............................................................10
Scarlett and Rhett Butler................................................10
Scarlett and Melanie.....................................................11
Scarlett and Ashley......................................................12
Conclusion...............................................................13
Acknowledgement..........................................................14
Bibliography.............................................................15
