Ashley Wilkes

Ashley Wilkes is a character from Margaret Mitchell's novel "Gone with the Wind." He is portrayed as a kind, noble, and idealistic Southern gentleman from a wealthy plantation family. Throughout the story, Ashley embodies traditional Southern values and struggles with personal conflicts, particularly his love for Scarlett O'Hara and his duty to his family and social class. He is often seen as honorable but somewhat reserved and indecisive, representing a declining way of life in the antebellum South. Ashley's character highlights themes of love, loyalty, and societal change.