The Madonna Or The Devil?

so last night the adorable one and i watched "gone with the wind" (on dvd from the library, natch), as he had never seen it. i've seen the movie numerous times, as scarlett is, well always been a role model for me. oh, i don't agree with her not seeing that rhett was like the best thing that ever happened to her, but i like her gritty determination, fearlessness, resourcefulness, and her passion for life. i like that she called things for what they were, that she did what she felt she had to do, even when it wasn't right. and i gotta hand it to her, she was a master manipulator. not that i'm advocating being one. just that she had the balls and smarts to be one.

at the same time, i always admired the character of melanie wilkes--she is the epitome of being a lady, exuding kindness and generosity, and being a decent person. i look at the character and think, "jeez, it would be great to be just like melanie--kind and wonderful to all." it's like there isn't a mean bone in her body. not being catholic i can't profess to knowing if that qualifies her as a madonna, but she is certainly is saintly.

scarlett, well, i wouldn't put her in that category--she tends to be more devilish. but if push came to shove, and i had to choose to be one, it wouldn't be hard to decide. i'm not as much like scarlett as perhaps i would like or seem to be, but she has an indomitable spirit that i wish i had.

and if that makes me a devil, well so be it.