How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"Scarlett, understand this. If you and your bed still held any charms for me, no locks and no entreaties could keep me away. And I would have no sense of shame for anything I did, for I made a bargain with you…" (51.44)
This is a straightforward argument for marital rape. Rhett says he married Scarlett, so he should be allowed to have sex with her whenever he wants, and feels entitled to rape her whenever he will. This is supposed to make him seem dangerous and worldly, but we're not fooled.