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What Is The Lecturer Disagress Regarding The Reputation Of The Movie Gone With The Wind

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The lecturer disagress regarding the reputation of the movie "Gone with the Wind" as stated in the passage. While the passage gives specific examples to support the allegations of racism in the movie, the lecturer counters those points with further details. Firstly, the lecturer emphasizes that the allegations of racism in the movie are overstated. Although the passage states that the movie depicts life before the Civil War as golden age, the lecturer refutes it by stating that life before Civil War is not emphasized in the movie. In fact, the movie shows that the oppurtunities for women increased after the Civil War, which is a good change. Secondly, the lecturer puts focus on the role played by Mammy, Scarlett's maid and confidate. The

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