Well, that was a loooong novel! Exciting and enthralling as well, thank you universe.
Gone With the Wind is one of those rare gems that actually made me cry at the end. I just knew that sick feeling in Scarlett's frenzied heart when she realized that she had been a fool pining over Ashley for all those years and that she truly loved Rhett. And the shock of Rhett's rejection just cut me to the core. I am the same as Scarlett in thinking that he just has to change his mind. He cannot just stop loving her after admiring and protecting her for so many years.
Scarlett and I could definitely go wine for wine on a girls night discussing this. And then out for breakfast the next morning to talk some more. And then some casual drivebys in the afternoon. Whilst talking.
It was so interesting to me when Scarlett made the realization that Ashley was not someone that she was in love with, but rather an idea that she had created and stubbornly held on to. She had loved him like a set of clothing, that anyone could have worn. And she knew, finally, that if he had given into her at anytime, she would have washed her hands of him and found a new object to fixate on.
Even after one thousand pages, I wish that I could read on and find out what happens to Scarlett. It is the saddest thing in the world to have regrets in matters of the heart and she has many.
The line where Scarlett says that she will make Rhett love her and make him come back to her is a little bit creepy (although I totally have her back on that one). It kind of seems that its not the love that she wants, its getting what she can't have. Being able to control the situation and control a man. I wonder if Rhett gave into her, if she would lose that love.
I'm watching the movie tonight and I'm curious to see if it ends the same as the book. I would like the film to be true to the book, however a fabulous, romantic ending never hurt anyone!
