Mitchell is also a master of subtext, with Scarlett and Rhett’s relationship characterized by conflict, passion, and deep emotion.
The thing that really sets Mitchell’s work apart is her expertly drawn characters. Critics often laud Scarlett O’Hara as one of the most complex literary heroes, and her romance with Rhett Butler as one of the most enduring love stories. Mitchell is also a master of subtext, with Scarlett and Rhett’s relationship characterized by conflict, passion, and deep emotion.