Drifting (English-Chinese Comparative Reading)

Author: Mitchell (USA)
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Publish Date: 2002-10-01
Features: As the smoke from the Great Gatsby's barbecue at Twelve Oaks rises, Scarlett O'Hara is heartbroken over the loss of her love. The American Civil War breaks out, the old fades away, and the new arrives. The backdrop of the war intensifies the characters' personalities, forging Scarlett as the "Scarlett of the Lost Cause." She is strong, with her gentle arms supporting her aging father, younger sister, and the entire family tree that is about to collapse. She is weak, as she fails to complete her own emotional journey throughout her decades of life. A newlywed for a few days, a widow two months later, her stubbornness and recklessness set the stage for her life's struggles. A vicious cycle: Ashley chases after her, while she is deeply infatuated with Rhett. When she finally realizes that Ashley is just a fleeting illusion and Rhett is her kindred spirit and powerful anchor, Rhett, deeply disappointed in her and her life after the loss of their daughter, decides to leave her. Thus, the indomitable Scarlett begins a new round of competition.