“I want everybody who’s been mean to me to be pea-green with envy.”
~ Scarlett O’Hara
Scarlett is not the most likable of heroines. In fact many people really dislike her but I adore her. She is sassy, strong, determined and hugely resourceful. All traits that would be valued in a man but are frowned upon in a women. Sadly her upbringing meant she was very conflicted about herself and her role in society but it is that constant battle that makes her such a wonderfully interesting character to me.
I read Gone With The Wind numerous times as a teenager and didn’t know I wasn’t supposed to like Scarlett! I love that particular quote too. I never hear the words “pea green” without thinking of that.
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