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The portrayal of romance
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Oo, what is this here? A podcast it seems! I really don’t like my voice on recordings, but I guess if I listen to it enough, I’ll eventually get used to it.
You know, I used to like those sappy movies where everyone fell in love at the end and lived happily ever after, but now that I think about it… I dislike them. They delude people into thinking that they’re going to have a happy ending, when in reality, not many people have movie-like conclusions in their lives. Not everyone is going to find the perfect person for them to be with, not everyone is going to end up with large amounts of money and the love of their life.
I want to watch a romance movie where the main character doesn’t hookup with another incredibly hot character and live happily ever after. I want a romance movie that portrays what love is really like rather than a perfect facade of what we all wish it could be. I also really don’t like romance books either, like… let’s see… a certain series that has captivated the hearts of its readers… Twilight. No, we’re not going to have vampire boyfriends or girlfriends that sweep us off our feet and make us fall to the floor with just a gaze into their eyes. As much as we all want our own personal Edward (Or Edweena, Edwinette, or whichever girl version you prefer) Cullen, it’s not going to happen. The only book that I liked in the series was New Moon because Edward wasn’t the main focus of the story. I would have much preferred the ending of New Moon if Edward hadn’t come back in the end, only to leave Bella and Jacob to themselves — but then again a book like that wouldn’t sell many copies. To guys who’ve read the Twilight series… stop trying to be like Edward Cullen and be yourself.
Honestly, you know what watching all these romance movies does to a person? It raises their standards for a partner. You expect them to be like the characters in your favorite movies, and when they’re not, you’re heartbroken. I want to watch a movie where the characters aren’t perfect all the time.
A good romance book that I would recommend people to read is the classic, Wuthering Heights. The characters are imperfect, flawed, and that’s what makes them beautiful. Their imperfections are the reasons why the story is so beautiful and haunting. Heathcliff is in love with a woman he can’t have, and he has to live with that for the rest of his life. This book, is the best portrayal of romance that I’ve read so far.
People are imperfect and that’s what makes us interesting. Honestly, if you found an absolutely perfect person on the street, would you be interested in them? Well, maybe you would, but I want someone who is flawed, someone who isn’t perfect, someone who is willing to open up their heart and own up to their imperfections.
Do you like romance books, novels, etcetera? If so, why?
Anticipating Winter Break
I always hate the days leading up to Winter Break because I’m always twitching with excitement. I get really distracted before a break starts and I can’t stand waiting. During class, I keep looking at the clock and waiting for it to be over. I’m even marking off the last few days on my calendar! I can’t wait until Saturday so I can sleep in and not have to worry about homework!
Over the break, I’m planning on going to San Diego to help my brother move into his new apartment. I also plan on spending my days at the beach, surfing! If the water is too cold for surfing, then I suppose I’ll just lounge around in the sand, maybe getting a stereotypical California tan. Also, I plan on going to the movies as many times as I can, since there are many new movies coming out this holiday season! I’m looking forward to watching Alien Vs. Predator - Requiem with my friends. I’ve always been a huge fan of the Alien series; I haven’t watched the Predator series yet though, so that’s another movie series to watch over the break.
So, what are you doing over the break — if you have any?
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Posted in Thoughts on May 7th, 2008 · Comment