what's the meaning of this line? (from Gone with the wind)

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Hi,

I have a question on the meaning of the bold part below:

Scarlett: Rhett! Rhett, where are you going?
Rhett: I’m going back to Charleston, back where I belong.
Scarlett: Please, please take me with you!
Rhett: No, I’m through with everything here. I want peace. I want to see if somewhere there isn’t something left in life of charm and grace. Do you know what I’m talking about?
Scarlett: No! I only know that I love you.
Rhett: That’s your misfortune. [Rhett turns to walk down the stairs]
Scarlett: Rhett… if you go, where shall I go, what shall I do?
Rhett: Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn. [Rhett walks off into the fog]

This is from the classic movie “gone with the wind”, and I cannot understand the bold part. What’s the meaning of somewhere there isn’t?? Please let me know!

Thanks in advance,
sweetpumpkin

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Hi, this means the exact same as “I want to see if somewhere there is something left in life of charm and grace.” - he wants to find a place where there is still charm and grace. Based on personal experience, I think that Charleston is a good choice!

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Thank you, Luschen. ‘isn’t’ made me quite confused, but now I understood. Thank you!