Romance/Tragedy
Narrative Structure
Keeps an overall romantic tone
Two lead characters fall 'head over heels' in love with each other and spend a romantic period of time together
whether that is over a summer period, winter holidays, long weekend...
Then, by fate, one of the two characters is ripped from the others arms and taken away somewhere
Both characters learn to either continue to communicate and attempt to stay together
OR
Painfully move on with their lives, never actually emotionally leaving the love they found in the other
Other Codes and Conventions
Generally use very emotional and expressive music
Voice over's of dialogue
Romantic Settings and Scenes
Introduction into the love scene at the beginning
Uses different techniques such as editing, sound and camera shots to immerse the viewer in the deep emotions of the film
Examples
"The Notebook"
"Dear John"
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