Margret Mitchell’s Gone With The Wind is both a romance and a meditation on the changes that swept over America in 1860’s. It won the Pulitzer Prize in 1937. The novel illustrates the struggles of the southern people who lived in the civil war era. The story opens in the pre war Georgia, where tradition, chivalry and pride thrive. As the civil war began, the setting shifts to Atlanta where the war leads to the breakdown of traditional gender roles and power structures. The epic tale comes to an end in 1871 after the democrats regain power in Georgia. The novel has a genuine sweep, a convincing feel for the passage of time. It shows the South before, during and after the war, all seen through the eyes of Scarlett O’Hara.
Gone With The Wind is the story of woman’s life during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. From her young, innocent days on a feudalistic plantation to the war torn streets of Atlanta, from the utmost luxury to absolute starvation and poverty – from her innocence to her understanding and comprehension of life. The story is about Scarlett O’Hara, the spoilt daughter of a wealthy plantation owner.
Tiger Hills written by Sarita Mandana is a multi- generational tale set against the picturesque backdrop of Coorg – the Scotland of India. The Europeans had settled down in the area in their estates on the coffee plantation. The original inhabitants of the area dwelled in villages in their golden thatched homes. Each family had its own wetlands and grazing pastures. And then there were these dense forests “simmering with a dangerous, compelling beauty, marked by faintest of trails.”
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- A Whiff of Familiarity in Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind and Sarita Mandana's Tiger Hills
- Scarlett O'Hara: A Woman of the South
- From Plantation to Poverty
- The Impact of War and Reconstruction
- Scarlett's Determination and Resilience
- Devi of Tiger Hills: A Coorg Tigress
- A Multi-Generational Tale
- Devi's Love for Machu
- Facing Hardships with Grace
- Similarities and Differences
- Strong Female Protagonists
- Attachment to the Land
- Resilience and Determination
- Unique Traits and Motivations
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay explores the similarities and differences between Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind and Sarita Mandana's Tiger Hills, two epic novels set in historical periods of great social and political upheaval. Both novels feature strong female protagonists who face adversity with determination and resilience, highlighting the themes of love, loss, and the enduring spirit of the human will.
- The Role of Strong Female Protagonists
- The Impact of Historical Events on Individual Lives
- The Significance of Love and Loss
- The Relationship Between Individuals and Their Land
- The Power of Resilience and Determination
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The essay begins by introducing the two novels and their settings. It then delves into the character of Scarlett O'Hara, exploring her journey from privileged plantation life to the hardship of war and reconstruction. The essay highlights Scarlett's unwavering determination and her unique approach to achieving her goals. It also examines her complex relationship with her family and the land she loves.
The next section focuses on Devi, the protagonist of Tiger Hills. The essay describes Devi's upbringing, her love for Machu, and the challenges she faces as a woman in a traditional Indian society. It explores how Devi's strength and resilience allow her to navigate these challenges and ultimately find her own path in life.
The final section of the essay compares and contrasts the two protagonists, highlighting their shared qualities and unique differences. It examines their motivations, their relationships with the land, and their resilience in the face of adversity.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The main keywords and focus topics of this essay include strong female protagonists, historical fiction, love, loss, resilience, determination, land, tradition, and cultural change. The essay explores these themes through the lens of two iconic novels, Gone with the Wind and Tiger Hills.
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- Pragya Shukla (Author), 2011, A Whiff of familiarity in Margaret MitchellMitchell’s 'Gone with the Wind' and Sarita Mandana’s 'Tiger Hills' , Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/180678
