Whatever one thinks of GWTW and my views have changed over the years this sequel completely goes against Margaret Mitchell story and how she wanted it to end . Scarlett and Rhett's story was over. That's what she felt and wouldn't compromise on the ending. She only allowed for that slight chance in Scarlett's narrative for a more Hollywood ending. The book isn't ambiguous even if fans put a different spin on it . But Mitchell refused to allow them to reunite in the film .
The other thing is the idea Scarlett would live anywhere but Tara. Go back to the true origin of the story and what Gerald told Scarlett about Tara and the land that was Scarlett's true love not Rhett Butler. The idea that she would go away at any point and stay away and give up Tara it's then a completely different story it not about Scarlett O'Hara .
The other thing is the idea Scarlett would live anywhere but Tara. Go back to the true origin of the story and what Gerald told Scarlett about Tara and the land that was Scarlett's true love not Rhett Butler. The idea that she would go away at any point and stay away and give up Tara it's then a completely different story it not about Scarlett O'Hara .