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KoniginElle
On my own theory, I believe she did! If Rhett didn't give these two signs, I would've thought otherwise:
Rhett's reaction when Ashley was mentioned by Scarlett(yet again) sounded bitter. "He shrugged and the light went out of his eyes. 'Always Ashley.' he said and was silent for a moment." Then there was that matter in which Rhett said he'll come back often enough to keep gossip down. Which meant that he's willing to see Scarlett occasionally and didn't insist on divorce any further! He still give a damn!
That's the problem about Rhett Butler. His actions contradicts his own words. Even if he said he didn't love Scarlett anymore, I'm having a hard time believing it because of those obvious actions that gave him away. I also remember some moments througout the book when Rhett denies his feelings to Scarlett and it turns out he really loves her. In fact, even if Scarlett realizes he loves Rhett, I still think Rhett loves Scarlett more than she loves him.
In order for Scarlett to get Rhett back, she needs to learn her lesson and change. She said she'll think of some way to get him back and we all know she's relentless. She would do whatever it takes to win him again. And she will get him back!
Rhett's reaction when Ashley was mentioned by Scarlett(yet again) sounded bitter. "He shrugged and the light went out of his eyes. 'Always Ashley.' he said and was silent for a moment." Then there was that matter in which Rhett said he'll come back often enough to keep gossip down. Which meant that he's willing to see Scarlett occasionally and didn't insist on divorce any further! He still give a damn!
That's the problem about Rhett Butler. His actions contradicts his own words. Even if he said he didn't love Scarlett anymore, I'm having a hard time believing it because of those obvious actions that gave him away. I also remember some moments througout the book when Rhett denies his feelings to Scarlett and it turns out he really loves her. In fact, even if Scarlett realizes he loves Rhett, I still think Rhett loves Scarlett more than she loves him.
In order for Scarlett to get Rhett back, she needs to learn her lesson and change. She said she'll think of some way to get him back and we all know she's relentless. She would do whatever it takes to win him again. And she will get him back!
Eve Baruch
My thought: no, she doesn't. If Rhett hd said that he hated her, I might feel differently. But he said he didn't care. I tend to believe him.
Dan
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