Presented by Rachel Almario Margaret Mitchell 1900-1949 Presented by Rachel Almario

Mitchell’s Upbringing Mitchell was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. Her father was successful in law and real estate Her mother was an intelligent supporter of women’s suffrage Mitchell went to school in the Atlanta Public School System

Adult Life Marriage Life -1st marriage: Red Upshaw -abusive -2nd marriage: John Marsh -Worked as an editor for The Atlanta Journal

Southern Socialite Reporter for The Atlanta Journal Wrote under Peggy Mitchell Involved in several social activities and clubs

A new era Research for Historical Fiction -interviewed soldiers -local locations

Tragic ending to native Atlantan Off to the movies Struck by a speeding car

Mitchell’s Influences Read Shakespeare, Sir Walter Scott, and Charles Dickens at a young age Mitchell’s mother -supporter of woman’s suffrage Influences on writing GWTW -Irish heritage -past relationships -historical research

Women Roles in Gone With The Wind Writing from a woman’s perspective about the war The women of GWTW -Scarlett O’Hara-beautiful, strong, ruthless -Melanie Hamilton Wilkes- “best friend” -Belle Watling-The one who ran the whore house -Suelle O’hara-sister, jealous of Scarlett -Mammy-typical housekeeping babysitter

Success and Popularity of GWTW then and now The movie The Margaret Mitchell House The Road to Tara Museum

“After all…tomorrow is another day.” -Scarlett O’hara The End