of the men at the party, and although Scarlett is selfish and has ulterior motives to everything, the men are content in feeling their own desire reflected back upon them. Although Scarlett remains ultimately unloving, the men in her sphere of influence are constantly drawn to her – and away from their belles – because of her ability to make them melt from their own desire.
             At first glance, Ashley and Rhett seem to be the only characters who are not drawn to the reflection of desire provided by Scarlett. Ashley's devotion to Melanie, and even more importantly, his passion for his life at Twelve Oaks, are what, for a while, keep him from giving in to the pleasure and ease of Scarlett's flattery. In the library on the day of the barbeque, Scarlett uses lin
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