This is accurate in its portrayal of how racist Southern people were during this time in history. But it is inaccurate in that Melanie is staying that the enslaved blacks were happy with their conditions. History tells this is untrue for the simple and clear reason that many slave rebellions that took place in the South. Perhaps the most famous of those rebellions was Nat Turner’s rebellion in 1831. Rhett, the same fellow that mocked her after being rejected by Ashley also hangs around with Scarlett. Both irritating and sometimes friendly, Rhett is afraid to announce his love for Scarlett which is somewhat of a shock because his character is described as someone who takes charge. Instead of fighting in the war for either the North or South