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Interesting take on the women's role in the Civil War and in the South as "the [selfless] backbone of the war" vs. the sweet moldable ARISTOcratic belles. I'm glad you mentioned the reference of slave auctions in the fundraiser for the Southern cause to show the changes occurring during the length of the war and the changes which Scarlett and the younger women takes part of. Good job!
I thought your strong focus on the roles of women in this scene allowed us to truly understand your point. The contrast between the stereotype of traditional southern belles and the role of Scarlett and her strength were clearly demonstrated. I agree that the film may have fabricated the truth of war society and in fact, Scarlett would have been even more of a social outcast than she was portrayed in the film. Great examples and scene. I like how you tied in the culture of slavery in the south with the subordinate roles of women.
Great job!
I liked how you pointed out the falsities of this scene and explained how Gone With The Wind exaggerated or was misleading. For me, Scarlett breaks the traditional southern order further by dancing while in mourning. Rather than morning solemnly and seriously, Scarlett ignores the fact that she is mourning a death and accepts a dance. Only her black garments remain true to the Southern sense of honor and order. I also liked how you worked in the part about how deeply entrenched slavery was in the South. The discomfort of all in attendance definitely displays how superior each person feels to blacks. Yet in being the first person to speak out, Rhett shows that he is so passionately in love with Scarlett that he will "buy her" in a slave auction manner. Good work!