Gone With the Wind and other books or movies?

Question

I need some help.

What parts of the book, Gone With the Wind, are like other books you have read or other movies you have seen?

1st good answer gets 10 points

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Answer 1

This is a tough question, especially since I have never read a book that compared to Gone With the Wind.  :)  But I'll do my best to extract themes or scenes like those from other books.

I think that some parts of the Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton, is like Gone With the Wind.  The main characters, Ponyboy and Johnny, are part of a group called the Greasers, which are the poverty-striken boys in the neighborhood.  Ponyboy and Johnny have to overcome their own struggles (much like Scarlett, though in different ways) while being outcasts like Scarlett, though not ostentatious ones like her. :)  Both Ponyboy and Johnny are very different from Scarlett but all three characters share the qualities of being able to find good in life and overcome struggles.

There's also the book called Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Nora Zeale Hurston, that's a little similar to GWTW in that both have female protagonists that live their own lives and work towards finding true love and happiness. But Janie's story is really different from Scarlett's, because Janie is more of a pushover and Scarlett has that distinctive headstrong personality.

GWTW is similar to Romeo and Juliet in that both involve star-crosed lovers.

That's all I can really think of...Gone With the Wind is truly very unique and I'm having trouble coming up with any more comparisons.  Now that I think of it, I haven't read very many books in which there is a female protagonist with powers equal to the male.

But I hope that's enough info for you. :)  Try delving into any favorite classics of yours and you'll probably be able to find some similar qualities...

Answer 2

I truly believe that there is no books or movies that can compare to Gone With the Wind, It is not just a love story but a story about a young lady who will do anything to keep her family safe from the effects of the war. This is truly a unique and great story. If you have never watched the movie I really suggest you do so and I believe you will agree with me.