How is the klu klux klan represented in Gone With the Wind?

In "Gone with the Wind," the Ku Klux Klan is depicted as a vigilante group that emerges during the post-Civil War Reconstruction era. It is portrayed as a response to the perceived chaos and threat posed by freed African Americans and Northern influences, with some characters viewing Klan members as protectors of Southern society and tradition. However, the film's romanticized portrayal downplays the violence and racism associated with the Klan, reflecting the racial attitudes of its time and contributing to a problematic narrative about the South's history.