... of war into the lives of her fictional characters. Among men and boys war was a popular subject, but among the women it was not. When Scarlett was chatting with the Tarleton twins they brought up war excitedly and she exclaimed, "Why there isn't going to be any war!" as though it was certain(7). At a large picnic on a neighboring plantation, Twelve Oaks ... ...

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... the impact of the war and its aftermath. The ruggedness and strength of north Georgia's red hills are in the characters: Gerald O"Hara, his wife Ellen, Mammy, the Wilkes, the Tarleton twins, and a host of others, white and black, forming a rich picture of Southern life. Margaret Mitchell is clear-eyed and well informed. She knows the South and its history well ... ...

• Word Count: 1421
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School