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Generic Conventions of Romance

Characters
Vulnerable young woman and the story is usually told from her point of view. Is also seeking a boyfriend or husband
Handsome young man who meets the female character and they fall in love
Another handsome man who gets in the way of the new budding relationship that the woman has formed
An old wise person giving advise to the female character
Best friends of the female character. One of them is against the relationship and there is another who is for it.
The narrative is usually about how you cope with money and love and deals with loneliness

Mise-en scene
Roses
Metaphorical allusions of the colour pink
Intimacy
A high school
Emotional scene (tearjerker)
The guys are usually always casually dressed. The woman is always wearing dresses

Lighting
Orangey, quite dark
Lots of filler and keylight

Camera and Editing
Slow editing so we see enough detail
Close ups

Sound
Relaxing
Happy
Soppy music

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