GWTW Readalong Ch. 57-60: Something was wrong with the world

GWTW Readalong Ch. 57-60: Something was wrong with the world

Summary: Scarlett briefly goes to Tara to recuperate from her miscarriage. Rhett tricks Scarlett into selling her mills to Ashley. Rhett buys Bonnie a pony and she takes to the sport of jumping immediately. After several tantrums, Rhett acquiesces to a bar higher from the ground, resulting in Bonnie's death. Rhett refuses to let Bonnie be buried because she is afraid of the dark, and can only be persuaded by Melanie to allow the funeral to take place. Scarlett is frightened as Rhett lapses into alcoholism.

GWTW Readalong Ch. 53-56: The most shattering scandal Atlanta had ever seen

Summary: Melanie prepares a surprise birthday party for Ashley. Scarlett and Ashley are caught in a platonic embrace at the mill, spurring rumors of adultery. Rhett forces Scarlett to attend the birthday party, where Melanie loyally stands by her side. At home, a drunken Rhett carries Scarlett up the stairs and they get freaky with each other. Rhett leaves home for three months, taking Bonnie with him. Melanie publicly defends Scarlett in the face of the Old Guard. Upon Rhett's return, Scarlett reveals to him that she is pregnant, resulting in an argument in which Scarlett falls down the stairs and miscarries. Rhett drunkenly cries on Melanie's lap.

French Gone with the Wind?! Reviewing the 2023-2025 graphic novel adaptation

In 2023, the first half of Gone with the Wind was published in graphic novel form - in French! Another installment was released in 2025 and covered the second half of the story. This episode goes over the content in both graphic novels, illustrated by Pierre Alary. In the 2020s, what was omitted and what was kept in? What changed and what stayed the same?

GWTW Readalong Ch. 50-52: Bonnie Blue Butler

Summary: Scarlett is furious to discover she is pregnant. After the birth of his daughter Bonnie, Rhett surprises Atlanta by transforming into a devoted father. Scarlett visits Ashley at the mill, prompting her to evict Rhett from her bedroom for good. Rhett is distressed to learn that Wade is being shunned from Atlanta society and slowly repairs his reputation to ensure Bonnie's future success. Bonnie has nightmares due to a fear of the dark and starts sleeping in Rhett's bedroom.

GWTW Readalong Ch. 47-49: What fun it was to be rich

Summary: On the night of Frank's funeral, Rhett proposes to Scarlett. Scarlett and Rhett marry barely a year after Frank's death, scandalizing Atlanta. Rhett takes Scarlett on an extravagant honeymoon in New Orleans. Melanie castigates her sewing circle for gossiping about the Butlers in her home. Scarlett and Rhett build a large Gothic mansion in Atlanta. Scarlett hosts an elaborate reception to which she invites the Yankee governor, General Bullock, thereby destroying her reputation among the Old Guard. Scarlett continues to throw wild parties and associates with Scallawags and Carpetbaggers.