A Psychological Approach to the Heroine of Gone with the Wind

Abstract This paper is a psychological approach to the heroine of Gone with the Wind written by Margaret Mitchell.It attempts an analysis of Scarlett's character from the different social roles she plays,and explains how her complex character affects her life.Scarlett,an electrifying character with a changeable temper,displays her vanity,selfishness,responsibility,courage and intelligence during different stages of her life,thus leaving an ever-lasting deep impression on the reader.

This paper is a psychological approach to the heroine of Gone with the Wind written by Margaret Mitchell. It attempts an analysis of Scarlett's character from the different social roles she plays, and explains how her complex character affects her life. Scarlett, an electrifying character with a changeable temper, displays her vanity, selfishness, responsibility,courage and intelligence during different stages of her life, thus leaving an ever-lasting deep impression on the reader.