Children Quote by Margaret Mitchell
““Come, Scarlett, you are no child, no schoolgirl to put me off with foolish excuses about decency and so forth. Say you'll marry me when I come back or, before God, I won't go. I'll stay around here and play a guitar under your window every night and sing at the top of my voice and compromise you, so you'll have to marry me to save your reputation.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell, 1936
A passionate, reckless proposal ignores social norms, demanding marriage to protect reputation.
In simple terms: A bold, desperate marriage proposal.
Key Takeaway
Consider consequences before demanding vows.
Themes
love
society
reputation
impulsivity
Mood
dramatic
intense
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- romantic pursuits
- family negotiations
- social expectations
Key Concepts
courtship
social pressure
gender roles
Questions to Reflect On
- Is love worth compromising reputation?
- What are ethical limits in courtship?
A Different Perspective
The proposal may be coercive and unrealistic.
