[RosieCotton]

I liked the photography and Clark was something nice to look at....

Yeah, but Scarlett created a lot of negative energy in me. Translation: I spent a lot of time wanting to whack her with a sock full of sand... And I didn't get her fascination with Ashley. What kinda name is that for a guy anyway? And she's supposed to always wish she coulda had him instead of Rhett? (Or so I remember...my memory is a bit vague.)

[carton253]

Translation: I spent a lot of time wanting to whack her with a sock full of sand...

So did Vivien Leigh who portrayed her. She thought Scarlett was horribly written as compared to the book.

During the time of the Civil War, Ashley was a man's name. It was a strong family name.

Leslie Howard (who portrayed Ashley) didn't like the character either. He thought Ashley was portrayed as weak. In the movie, Ashley is weak. In the book, he's not like that at all. You can see why Scarlett is drawn to him.

Of course, Rhett Butler is the best character.

[RMDupree]

Scarlett was a complete brat that basically wanted Ashley because he was not "conquered" by her. I'm sure you know a lot of women like that - they want a guy simply because he belongs to somebody else and it makes them feel good to know that they can have "any guy they want".

Once a fella ignores them or (worse) chooses another, the gloves come off and it's a desperate pursuit until they finally have them. Then, they dump them.

[g'nad]

Translation: I spent a lot of time wanting to whack her with a sock full of sand...

why Rosie, I had no idea I was rubbin' off on you... brings a tear to my eye...