Gone with the Wind, a 1939 American epic historical romance film, was adapted from Margaret Mitchell's Pulitzer-winning 1936 novel. ... In the classic film Gone with the Wind, Victor Fleming helps portray the essential lessons taught to the viewer about letting go of the past, making the best of every situation, and never giving up. Although Gone with the Wind was filmed in 1939, the movie is set during the early 1870's when the Civil War and the days of Reconstruction were in progress. ... Scarlett proves this advice to be correct when she allows the Yankees to do business with her...

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Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the Wind discusses the Civil War from the South's perspective, while intertwining a wonderful, page turning story. ... Scarlett began living in Atlanta with Charles's sister and aunt after her first child was born. ... The war had changed everything and the people of Atlanta saw their city go from a thriving city to dust blowing in the wind. ... Taxes needing to be payed was a prevalent issue with the "Republicans and Carpetbaggers runnin" things"(510). ... The events in Gone With the Wind coincide with what actually happend, making Margaret...

• Word Count: 1429
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• Grade Level: High School