“He could only attribute her to the mysterious kindness of God.”
What better way for a man to love a woman?
This quote comes from the genius of Margarett Mitchell describing the love Mr. Gerald O'Hara had for his wife, Ellen.
I just realized the majority of the quotes I selected for Five Days of Blog with the Wind are about Scarlett's parents instead of the notorious heroine. When I think about it, the producers of "Gone with the Wind" eliminated one of the greatest love stories from the film. The story of Ellen and Gerald O'Hara.
Scarlett's parents didn't love each other at first, at least not in the romantic love we mostly dream about. Ellen Robillard came from Southern society, Gerald was a wealthy Irish immigrant who won his plantation (Tara) in a lucky hand of cards. Yet Gerald and Ellen's love grew together as they managed Tara and started their family.
Reflect for a moment on the words "mysterious kindness". An all-knowing force was generous enough to bring Ellen Robillard to Gerald O'Hara together -- at least in Gone with the Wind.
But in real life, I have to believe in universal forces which can overcome all obstacles. Call it Faith, Jesus, Providence, Karma, God, etc., there is something out there which inspires love. And this leads to great art such as Gone with the Wind.
Please let me know if you want me to keep up with posting Gone with the Wind quotes on the blog. I'd be happy to share.
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