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"The only companion who accompanies us to the end of the descent is the demonic accuser, who takes the form of the accusing memory." Frye page 124

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That is all I can think about. What makes a perfect romance? We have discussed in class that what makes a perfect romance is the essential things. I believe there a couple more factors that make a good romance the perfect romance: Laughter has to be number one. Conflict is another. Without conflict the story would be boring. Relatable characters is essential for the reader to gain a deep connection to the characters. It also has to have an Engaging plot. Keep the reader wanting to read more. That is one of the main goals. And finally, what makes a perfect romance in my opinion is Lovers overcoming obstacles together. Relationships are hard work. Anyone can be in love. But it takes a lot of patience and hard work to make it last.

Perhaps that is why I don't like fairytales. They end with the couple getting married and riding off into the sunset together. They do not tell how difficult it is for lovers to stay together. The romances I find to be the most engaging are the ones I can relate to. Why would I want to read a story about two people who fall in love and live happily ever after? That is kind of boring. If I told stories like that to my kids, then wouldn't they believe that is true love? If things aren't perfect then won't they be heart broken and try to find new love? I would not want to teach my kids that. I would want to teach them to fight for what you believe in. If you are truly in love, then you will do anything for that person.

What seperates a true romance and a fairytale "fake" romance is this: true romance contains conflict. Things aren't always perfect. It is how you deal with the situation and work together to overcome the issues is what makes a perfect romance. A happy ending is a nice effect. But it isn't everything. Sometimes love is harder than that. Sometimes the best romances are the ones that don't end happily. For example, I think the best romance movies are the ones that make you cry. You want to feel the pain of the characters, because let's face it. Love is painful. To see a character in love with another and know there is no possible way the two can end up together is heart wrenching. You can definitley make your audience cry. And that is the final thing romances have to have--emotions. You have to have the reader feel the same emotions as the character experiencing it.

Anyway, I will try to get off my soap box. I am not sure what to write for my paper because I am not sure I believe in the list we made in class. Yes, all those things are in most of the romances. But I don't think that is what MAKES it a romance, let alon a perfect romance.