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Gone With the Wind (Penguin Readers Level 4) #2
Gone with the Wind, Part 2 of 2
In Part 2, the American South has lost the Civil War. Scarlett O'Hara has to work hard to build up her life again, but she has no money. The handsome Rhett Butler is rich, but he is soon to be hanged for murder. Then there is Ashley Wilkes. He is married now, but Scarlett still loves him. Does he love her?
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First published January 1, 1936
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John Escott
249 books116 followersJohn Escott started by writing children's books and comic scripts, but now writes and adapts books for students of all ages. He especially enjoys writing crime and mystery thrillers, and is a member of the British Crime Writers Association.
With Oxford University Press John has published London for the Oxford Bookworms Factfile series; Agatha Christie, Woman of Mystery, Star Reporter, Girl on a Motorbike, The Fly and Other Horror Stories, and The Scarlet Letter for the Oxford Bookworms Library series; The Magician, Time for a Robbery, Star for a day, Tomorrow's Girl, and The Man with Three NAMEs for the Hotshot Puzzles series; and A Pretty Face for the Dominoes series.
With Oxford University Press John has published London for the Oxford Bookworms Factfile series; Agatha Christie, Woman of Mystery, Star Reporter, Girl on a Motorbike, The Fly and Other Horror Stories, and The Scarlet Letter for the Oxford Bookworms Library series; The Magician, Time for a Robbery, Star for a day, Tomorrow's Girl, and The Man with Three NAMEs for the Hotshot Puzzles series; and A Pretty Face for the Dominoes series.
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December 12, 2015
Aaaaaarrrrrghhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
I hated and loved every single character. I don't know what to do with these feelings.
I hated and loved every single character. I don't know what to do with these feelings.
June 1, 2008
This book is an American classic. It is a wonderful story that comes to life and makes you feel like you have lived it. Scarlett O'Hara is an amazing character that you can easily identify with. The lessons she learns from her life experiences are priceless and by the time you are finished reading it, it will feel like you have gone through everything she has. The descriptions and characters are amazingly well written. Taking place during the Civil War, it is a tear jerker and will leave you mourning every life that was lost. This is my favorite book i have read.
July 4, 2017
Odusevljena filmom i licnoscu Scarlet morala sam knjigu da ispijem da upotpunim svu tu bajku o ljubavi. I, Boze moj, al sam ostala skamenjena u emocijama. Prosto jedna zena kao Scarlet, vucica i zver koja se nemilosrdno bori, i ujedno dijete i zena zeljna ljubavi, ta sve smo mi ona. Sve mi u sebi to nosimo. Bezveze mi je pisati o licnostima koje svi tako dobro znamo, a premalo vremena za emocije koje ova knjiga budi nasuprot filmu. Knjiga koja se mora procitati bar jednom u zivotu.
April 30, 2008
Character Analysis: Mammy
Short & chubby, with a voice like thunder, when she talks; everyone listens. I guess you think that the woman is a white Southern belle, but you’re wrong. Mammy is the house servant for the O’Hara and Butler family. It’s not mention in the film of her correct age but Mammy was about in her mid- forties during the Civil War.
As a character, Mammy’s personality can best be described as ignorant and outspoken. When first seeing Mammy in the second scene, she’s calling other Caucasians “white trash” to Scarlett and her mother. This shows how outspoken she is for a house servant of African decent. To call someone “white trash” is a racist slur that is counted as very ignorant. This character is also caring at all times. She looks out for the O’Hara and Butler family by tending to the children and helping the family with their personal problems. The viewers may like Mammy because she so compassion addition to her occupation, but on the hand the viewers may also not like Mammy because she is shown at times a racist African American.
My character is introduced in the second scene, helping the O’Hara ladies prepare for the get- together at the Twelve Oaks plantation. During the movie, Mammy is going through the changes from the Antebellum to the Reconstruction. Yes, she stayed a house servant during the whole movie but her place of residence changed. Nothing really happened to Mammy in “Gone with the Wind”, but she was treated more like a human during the Reconstruction period.
In this movie my character plays the part of a supporter of the South’s perspective of the war. Mammy symbolizes the beliefs of the South. The beliefs are that African American in the southern states enjoys working for Caucasian people without getting paid and this also stereotypical. My character helps create an understanding of the history of the Civil War by showing that the southern blacks didn’t want to be free and just stay where they are.
Theme Analysis: Gender/ Role of Women
Unlike any war prior, women had a lot to do with the Civil War from being in the house supporting their husbands to being on the line their selves. Women in had to stay home and take on the duties their husbands left behind. After the war, he women in the south had to do the work of the slaves now that they are free. Some women saw this war an opportunity to be leaders in abolition and equality.
As the first scene plays out, you see two men trying to win Scarlett’s love; this shows how women used their whit to charm men. Another scene is when Scarlett is left to take care of her family during the war. She has to take care of a sickly woman, a baby and a house servant. This shows the courage that this woman had to get through the war safely, taking the will power of a man. My character Mammy takes the white women job while the white men are taking the men jobs. Mammy had to watch the kids, clean the house and cook for everyone.
In the film the role of the women is portrayed as house wives and land workers. In history we learn about women being spies and even dressing up like men to be a soldier. In class we learned about the North’s perspective of the Civil War; their feelings toward the cause. Also in our readings about Reconstruction, we hear the good things the North did to support their opinions of slavery. In the film it’s shown the Southern perspective of the Civil War and Reconstruction. “Gone with the Wind”, shown that the blacks like to work for no pay and how bad the North was by invading the South.
In the textbook, I learned more about the role of women in the war then the film. It was popular for women back then to be a house wife and take the children. The historical understanding is that women were supposed to be seen and not heard but that’s not how the women felt. They wanted their equality and they want it right then!
Short & chubby, with a voice like thunder, when she talks; everyone listens. I guess you think that the woman is a white Southern belle, but you’re wrong. Mammy is the house servant for the O’Hara and Butler family. It’s not mention in the film of her correct age but Mammy was about in her mid- forties during the Civil War.
As a character, Mammy’s personality can best be described as ignorant and outspoken. When first seeing Mammy in the second scene, she’s calling other Caucasians “white trash” to Scarlett and her mother. This shows how outspoken she is for a house servant of African decent. To call someone “white trash” is a racist slur that is counted as very ignorant. This character is also caring at all times. She looks out for the O’Hara and Butler family by tending to the children and helping the family with their personal problems. The viewers may like Mammy because she so compassion addition to her occupation, but on the hand the viewers may also not like Mammy because she is shown at times a racist African American.
My character is introduced in the second scene, helping the O’Hara ladies prepare for the get- together at the Twelve Oaks plantation. During the movie, Mammy is going through the changes from the Antebellum to the Reconstruction. Yes, she stayed a house servant during the whole movie but her place of residence changed. Nothing really happened to Mammy in “Gone with the Wind”, but she was treated more like a human during the Reconstruction period.
In this movie my character plays the part of a supporter of the South’s perspective of the war. Mammy symbolizes the beliefs of the South. The beliefs are that African American in the southern states enjoys working for Caucasian people without getting paid and this also stereotypical. My character helps create an understanding of the history of the Civil War by showing that the southern blacks didn’t want to be free and just stay where they are.
Theme Analysis: Gender/ Role of Women
Unlike any war prior, women had a lot to do with the Civil War from being in the house supporting their husbands to being on the line their selves. Women in had to stay home and take on the duties their husbands left behind. After the war, he women in the south had to do the work of the slaves now that they are free. Some women saw this war an opportunity to be leaders in abolition and equality.
As the first scene plays out, you see two men trying to win Scarlett’s love; this shows how women used their whit to charm men. Another scene is when Scarlett is left to take care of her family during the war. She has to take care of a sickly woman, a baby and a house servant. This shows the courage that this woman had to get through the war safely, taking the will power of a man. My character Mammy takes the white women job while the white men are taking the men jobs. Mammy had to watch the kids, clean the house and cook for everyone.
In the film the role of the women is portrayed as house wives and land workers. In history we learn about women being spies and even dressing up like men to be a soldier. In class we learned about the North’s perspective of the Civil War; their feelings toward the cause. Also in our readings about Reconstruction, we hear the good things the North did to support their opinions of slavery. In the film it’s shown the Southern perspective of the Civil War and Reconstruction. “Gone with the Wind”, shown that the blacks like to work for no pay and how bad the North was by invading the South.
In the textbook, I learned more about the role of women in the war then the film. It was popular for women back then to be a house wife and take the children. The historical understanding is that women were supposed to be seen and not heard but that’s not how the women felt. They wanted their equality and they want it right then!
October 27, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (100 stars if I could!)
Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind is nothing short of a masterpiece. This 1201-page journey (Croatian edition, with Book 1 at 591 pages and Book 2 at 610) swept me off my feet from start to finish. Despite its length, I read it with ease, finding myself glued to every page late into the night. It’s a rare book that balances such depth and length with captivating readability; Mitchell’s writing flows seamlessly, making it a delight to dive into.
Initially, I thought this would be a typical romance, but it’s far from that. It’s witty, exciting, and rich in character and history. The story’s pull reminded me of just how rare it is for a long book to be so engrossing. I couldn’t put it down, and now that I’ve finished, I genuinely regret not reading it sooner.
Next up, I’m looking forward to watching the movie, which I purposefully saved until after reading the book (as always). I can’t recommend Gone with the Wind enough—this is truly a novel that deserves every bit of its legendary reputation.
Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind is nothing short of a masterpiece. This 1201-page journey (Croatian edition, with Book 1 at 591 pages and Book 2 at 610) swept me off my feet from start to finish. Despite its length, I read it with ease, finding myself glued to every page late into the night. It’s a rare book that balances such depth and length with captivating readability; Mitchell’s writing flows seamlessly, making it a delight to dive into.
Initially, I thought this would be a typical romance, but it’s far from that. It’s witty, exciting, and rich in character and history. The story’s pull reminded me of just how rare it is for a long book to be so engrossing. I couldn’t put it down, and now that I’ve finished, I genuinely regret not reading it sooner.
Next up, I’m looking forward to watching the movie, which I purposefully saved until after reading the book (as always). I can’t recommend Gone with the Wind enough—this is truly a novel that deserves every bit of its legendary reputation.
May 3, 2016
Cartea asta merita toate stelutele din lume!
March 17, 2023
forgot to rate pt 2. forever one of my favourites. my mom was literally gonna name me scarlett after scarlett o hara. iconic.
January 8, 2025
Porrazo innecesario pero perfecto
October 29, 2008
I read this in high school when I found it at the parents' house whose child I babysat. So, every time I went over, if Josh was in bed, I'd read it. I was able to read the whole thing over one summer.
I read it mostly because of all the cultural references, not so much because I am a fan of romance novels. It definitely has a certain resonance. After reading it, there is obviously a romantic element in the book but the setting (the South) in the Civil War was a great backdrop. It sort of puts you in the mind of how Southerners were feeling during that time frame.
I didn't know whether to applaud the main character, Scarlett, or hate her. She's the kind of stupid where it's either really mind-boggingly frustrating or perhaps just quite brilliant. That dilemma repeats throughout the book. But I like conflicted characters.
I read it mostly because of all the cultural references, not so much because I am a fan of romance novels. It definitely has a certain resonance. After reading it, there is obviously a romantic element in the book but the setting (the South) in the Civil War was a great backdrop. It sort of puts you in the mind of how Southerners were feeling during that time frame.
I didn't know whether to applaud the main character, Scarlett, or hate her. She's the kind of stupid where it's either really mind-boggingly frustrating or perhaps just quite brilliant. That dilemma repeats throughout the book. But I like conflicted characters.
November 2, 2012
The character Scarlet was so self absorbed that I found the first third of the book a bit of a chore but then as the book went on I really appreciated the attention that was paid to character development. I think I really lived the story through Scarlets eyes. What a fabulously sad story. It was difficult to see the inhumanities of that time so vulgarly exposed and at times celebrated. Despite hating scarlet through much of the book reading Gone with the Wind is an experience I will never forget.
August 23, 2012
I don't know why people love this story about a proud, arrogant, selfish woman to whom nothing good ever happens and that ends in despair and hopelessness. The book is one racist, trash mouthed adventure of one tale of despair after another all to a character that (I, at least) was completely unsympathetic towards. I'm not really a tragedy sort of reader, though, so I'm sure if you love hopelessness and despair, this is the book for you. Contrarily, I do enjoy the movie.
September 25, 2012
God I love this book so much! Alternately annoyed and delighted by Scarlett, Rhett, Ashley and Melanie, I have just had to buy the sequel - just so that Rhett and Scarlett can have a happy ever after! A really heavy book, but so enjoyable, happy, funny, tragic and sometimes so very sad - all the ingredients of a fantastic book set in such an epic setting! Lots of food for thought!!
January 18, 2014
I just finished this book two days ago, and it is so well written. I enjoyed it through and through! Makes me wonder what took me so long to get around to reading it. It’s now one of my favorite books.I could talk about this book forever , but suffice it to say that it’s one that I will love forever!Looking forward to watching the movie now...!!
September 11, 2008
Interesting how the story was able to continue and fill in the blanks and answer questions from the 1st reading.
Again True Love abounds and flourishes.
Again True Love abounds and flourishes.
September 5, 2010
اولين عاشقانه ي زندگيم
August 15, 2018
Officially upset. I hate this book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 24, 2025
(This is the same review as on the full book.)
This book is an incredible story of the Civil War, and it is truly a masterpiece. The characters are vividly described, all being flawed and brutally human. The moment you pick up this book you will be transported to Tara, Atlanta, New Orleans, and you will be living beside then characters watching the drama ensue in captivating detail. All in all, this is 1037 pages of beautifully described and heart wrenching scenes, a whirlwind of emotions, and a storyline that is truly unmatched. Anyone who reads this will understand how completely unforgettable this book is.
This book is an incredible story of the Civil War, and it is truly a masterpiece. The characters are vividly described, all being flawed and brutally human. The moment you pick up this book you will be transported to Tara, Atlanta, New Orleans, and you will be living beside then characters watching the drama ensue in captivating detail. All in all, this is 1037 pages of beautifully described and heart wrenching scenes, a whirlwind of emotions, and a storyline that is truly unmatched. Anyone who reads this will understand how completely unforgettable this book is.
June 2, 2023
An absolutely fascinating story of a girl, who was forced to become more mature - not everyone might agree, but the 'maturing' idea is very similar to that in my beloved anime 'Spirited Away' (which has another name 'Gone with the Ghosts'). She was born into privilege, but the war and changing circumstances have forced her to mature and take care of the people around her. Her character and her romantic interest changed with how situations around her unfolded. I was not familiar with the history of the Civil War and have never been to Georgia when I started reading this book, so, naturally, I was dozing off on the first chapters that focused purely on the beauty of the Southern lifestyle. However, once the War unfolded and storytelling became more dynamic, I literally devoured the book in 48 hours and immediately started reading the second part. The love story of Scarlett and Captain Rhett is filled with humor, passion, and sincerity, and although I couldn't immediately relate, their union resembled a union of two strong powerhouses - with him, she could be truly vulnerable and seen. I feel this book is a must-read for every romantic or person, who is interested in learning more about the Civil War and socio-economic changes that affected the lives of Southerners, especially women, who had no say in politics. The book, despite being renowned for its love story, also provides a great insight into how Southern people reacted to the War, laws on slavery, and loss of wealth without villanizing them.
Overall, a very engaging and beautiful story that both a 10th grader me and 20-something-me both liked very much :)
Overall, a very engaging and beautiful story that both a 10th grader me and 20-something-me both liked very much :)
August 9, 2024
absolutely heartbreaking and well written piece of confederate propaganda lmfaoooo
every time i found it interesting, the book would do smth like defend the LITERAL ACTUAL KKK and I was ripped right out
there are bits and pieces of valuable character writing, and I think it's a historically significant book, but don't read this thing uncritically I'm begging u
every time i found it interesting, the book would do smth like defend the LITERAL ACTUAL KKK and I was ripped right out
there are bits and pieces of valuable character writing, and I think it's a historically significant book, but don't read this thing uncritically I'm begging u
August 2, 2018
At 41 discs long this might be the longest audiobook I've listened to but every piece of it was incredible. The narrator, Linda Stephens, didn't just read this, she truly performed it.
The book itself is epic and beautifully written.
The book itself is epic and beautifully written.
April 29, 2021
Absolutamente envolvente...muito descritivo mas não exaustivamente e permite entrar na "mente" das personagens em destaque. Apesar do contexto histórico e diferença temporal as relações e introspecção das personagens é muito actual.
May 15, 2017
Level 4 - Intermediate - 1650 words
I like it very much.
I like it very much.
July 15, 2017
"Само да си ида в Тара"
January 14, 2019
بسمه تعالی
توضیح در جلد یک آمده.
توضیح در جلد یک آمده.
July 1, 2019
Caraca.
May 6, 2020
Loved it. Love this story.
June 18, 2020
This book is high on my list of favorites. I wanted to read it before I watched the movie. I LOVED both!
July 9, 2020
I absolutely love this book. Its a gem
July 29, 2020
The greatest book of all time
August 1, 2020
A great story to lose yourself in - a romantic view of southern life
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