tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post4155111603358695828..comments2024-03-28T00:47:44.556+08:00Comments on The Reading Life: Gone With the Wind by Margaret MitchellMel uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08714473754458914681noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-28145864967351007672011-08-09T03:10:11.570+08:002011-08-09T03:10:11.570+08:00I love this book, I'm so glad you enjoyed in. ...I love this book, I'm so glad you enjoyed in. I have got to re-read it. I think that the racism in the book is very much a reflection of the time period in which it was set. I think it could absolutely be taught in schools.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-368479527386677062011-08-08T03:47:33.379+08:002011-08-08T03:47:33.379+08:00One of my favorite stories--in print or on film. B...One of my favorite stories--in print or on film. Both must be considered within the context of the time of their appearance, and most importantly of their setting. Mitchell did not flinch when presenting the horrors of slavery, the Civil War, or its aftermath. Neither should we. To do so would be to diminish the suffering of those who endured a barbaric system, as well as the efforts of those who fought to abolish it, and of those who fought the decades-long battle for Civil Rights.<br />"Those who ignore the lessons of history are condemned to repeat them."dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-1445310039748701312011-08-08T00:31:50.233+08:002011-08-08T00:31:50.233+08:00I didn't read your article as I was too afraid...I didn't read your article as I was too afraid to read spoilers!:D...however, I've bookmarked this page so that I can come back to it, read and comment once I'm done.Songhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09707280327803432082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-60369432345216769452011-08-07T07:44:37.724+08:002011-08-07T07:44:37.724+08:00This is one of my favourite books. I think it doe...This is one of my favourite books. I think it does reflect the racism of it's time, especially the more polite kind of racism.<br /><br />Aside from all that controversy though, it's simply a great story!Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-39703315509818914602011-08-07T06:34:07.404+08:002011-08-07T06:34:07.404+08:00I've read GWTW several times over the past 45 ...I've read GWTW several times over the past 45 years, the first time when I was 13. I have loved it every time. It's been a while since my last reading and must admit that some of the details you mentioned had slipped my mind. Time for a re-read so I'm hoping to take part in the readalong over at http://theheroinesbookshelf.com/2011/07/11/introducing-the-great-gone-with-the-wind-readalong/<br /><br />As for the racism, I think the book reflects, if not the racism of the thirties, then certainly the situation during the Civil War. Was it right? Absolutely not. Is it accurate? Certainly more so than if it was censored to reflect today's political correctness. Doesn't knowing how bad it was make us appreciate that much more what we must all do to see that such attitudes will not be accepted again?Debbie Rodgershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630059470408161434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-46086107483098721102011-08-07T05:51:06.895+08:002011-08-07T05:51:06.895+08:00I'm so glad you read and loved this, Mel. Mitc...I'm so glad you read and loved this, Mel. Mitchell is my literary sister. I smile whenever I know someone has read and loved her book. <br /><br />A part of me wishes I'd been a part of the 1936 fervor over this novel!! I got to see the 1939 Atlanta premiere in color (on someone's home video.) Incredible!!<br /><br />Hope you're well!Jillianhttp://jillianreadsbooks2.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-12492350452402620572011-08-07T01:12:58.363+08:002011-08-07T01:12:58.363+08:00I've never seen the movie or read the book, al...I've never seen the movie or read the book, although I have both on my list after moving to the American south. I live just a few hours from Margaret Mitchell's home, which is now a museum.<br /><br />We have a lot of books that reflect the feelings of the time, and I think that increases their importance in schools. It is also useful to realize that some southerners are still in that state of perpetual longing for the old glory days, and may never get past it. This feeds into problems with racism that still occur. You have to understand it to move on, in my opinion.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633712081197318104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-24347034844711264882011-08-06T19:40:00.968+08:002011-08-06T19:40:00.968+08:00Some day I will read this epic novel! I've wat...Some day I will read this epic novel! I've watched the movie countless times, but the size of the book always seems to put me off... even though I know it is a relatively fast read.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-4191412101847923192011-08-06T13:57:29.265+08:002011-08-06T13:57:29.265+08:00Vaishnavi-thanks very much for your comments and v...Vaishnavi-thanks very much for your comments and visits<br /><br />Suko-I do not see the movie as racist but there is a lot in the book that leads to that conclusionMel uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714473754458914681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-69820672992486416982011-08-06T13:54:29.353+08:002011-08-06T13:54:29.353+08:00I have not read this book, but I've seen the m...I have not read this book, but I've seen the movie several times. I'm not sure if the writer was racist or depicting the racism of the times.Sukohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11893742747135555499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-60819382929060376062011-08-06T12:31:37.518+08:002011-08-06T12:31:37.518+08:00Gone with the wind is one of my most favourite boo...Gone with the wind is one of my most favourite books! Your review has made me want to read it again; thanks for sharing :)Vaishnavihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08829055456233904866noreply@blogger.com