Gone with the Wind, a film based on a novel by Margaret Mitchell, reflects certain attitudes about the historical South. Watch the trailer below. Here are a few questions that can help you analyze this clip and other films:
>Who produced the film (or wrote the scripts)?
>Why was the film made?
>Why are certain characters, settings, music, and colors used? What do these elements communicate to the viewer?
>Does the film portray Southern culture accurately? Is it more myth? Perhaps some of both?
>What was happening in the United States when the film was made?
>What do the pictures communicate about issues of gender, race, and class?
You will probably have to consult criticism--articles and books about the film--to help you answer all of these questions.