Drift

Author: Margaret Mitchell
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: As the smoke from the great barbecue at Twelve Oaks rises, Miss Scarlett is heartbroken over the loss of her beloved. The American Civil War breaks out, the old gives way to the new, and the backdrop of the war intensifies the characters' personalities, forging Scarlett as the "Scarlet Letter" of the tumultuous times. She is strong, with her gentle arms supporting her aging father, younger sister, and even the entire family tree on the brink of collapse. She is weak, as throughout her decades of life, she fails to find her own emotional place. A few days as a newlywed, a widow two months later—her defiance and recklessness set the stage for her life's struggles. A vicious cycle: Ashley pursues her, while she is deeply infatuated with Rhett. When she finally realizes that Ashley is just a fleeting illusion and Rhett is the one who truly resonates with her and is powerful, Rhett, deeply disappointed in her and life after the loss of their daughter, decides to leave her. Thus, the indomitable Scarlett begins a new round of competition.