Scarlett's Character Overview

Rating: Null/10 (18 February 2006)

First off, I'm 28 years old and have never seen this movie before. Growing up, you cant help but to know the impact this movie has on Hollywood and the rest of the world. Only after seeing this movie have I realized how timeless it is. Even after more than 65 years from its original release, people from all walks of life can still in someway relate to this movie.
Here are my views on Scarlett.
The thing that impresses me most about this movie is Scarlett's (Vivien Leigh)character. Some say that she is spoiled and self centered. But I see her as a strong willed person whom true courages often emerge in time of desperation. She is anything but selfish. Throughout the movie her only concerns was of her family, Tara, Ashley and everything else. Her actions speaks for themselves.
A women who donated her time to nurse fallen soldiers, welcome a newborn into the world, risk her neck to keep her promise, pick cotton to feed numerous others, gave her Pa's watch away rather then to sell it, sacrafices herself in order to pay taxes for Tara and numerous other contributions.
I can understand how some people are quick to judge her character. A strong willed person who is determined and ambitious can often intimidate others. When you endured the hardship of war and famine and refuse to be a statistic, you should be respected. You can be certain that many lives would of been lost during the war if it wasn't for Scarlett.
Her only flaws are that she is outspoken and have a weak heart when it involves romance. A women driven by love, a love that is unreachable or forbidden. Only in the end does she realized that what she is seeking has been in front of her all along. And yes, tomorrow will be another day.