The course of true love never did run smooth ~ William Shakespeare
This statement by William Shakespeare is so true. In songs, especially country western, in theater, in movies, on T.V. and in books, love never runs smoothly. And would we want it to?
 |
| Copyright : Vladimir Salman |
I think not. If it ran smoothly, boy would meet girl, and it would be a straight shot to boy and girl live happily ever after. There would be no journey, nothing to root for, we’d probably turn off the TV, walk out of the theater (because it would be a really short play), or throw the book at the wall.
Why would we want to read, listen or watch something like that? We wouldn’t. The more conflict and obstacles our hero and heroine have to overcome the sweeter the reward of their happily ever after for the audience.
Shakespeare in his wisdom new this inherently and used it wisely in his works.
Now if you’re talking REAL life, we probably do want our relationships to run smoothly. But they don’t always, and we learn from each experience, disagreement or argument. I think there would be something WRONG with a relationship where there was no conflict at all. The give and take in a relationship is how we learn to compromise, and gains respect toward our partners.
 |
| http://www.123rf.com/profile_kiuikson |
Can you think of a movie, TV show or book where the romance was obstacle free?
I love “Sleepless in Seattle”, “Fifty 1stdates”, “When Harry Met Sally”, and “Enough Said” just to name a few. All these movies had conflict or obstacles to overcome.
What is your favorite love story: movie or book?
5 comments:
So true, Diana - but it would make writing a book easier :-) Trying to "torture" characters with obstacles to jump over to gain true love is hard work. But much more fun to read or watch. There are so many movies I could watch over and over - several are While You Were Sleeping, Dave, You've Got Mail, When Sally Met Harry, French Kiss, and The American President. Which reminds me, I haven't watched any of them lately.
True to a point, Diana. There is enough drama and conflict in the real world so I do not want it in my entertainment. Of course there is conflict int the books I read and write but the "torture" has to be realistic and reasonable. I've no desire to read books or watch t.v./movies where the characters are emotionally, mentally much less physically battered by events over and over and over. In other words, I do not do "dark."
Of the movies you and Deb mentioned, "The American President" is the one I've watched numerous times. I have watched "You've Got Mail" and "When Harry Met Sally" but not the others. A really old favorite of mine that I have watched at least a dozen times is the classic musical "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers."
I love When Harry Met Sally, and another favorite romantic move is Kate and Leopold.
Without conflict there would be no learning. Without learning there would be no growth. I do agree with Judith's comment that the conflict has to be "realistic" to the circumstances and growth must occur. Watching people self-destruct is not by cup of tea, unless the self-destruction is to hit bottom so they can climb up again.
In terms of movies, I do like When Harry Met Sally. I also liked Dave and The American President that Deb suggested.
I DO love musicals though. It seems to me when you fall in love that singing must ensue. :) I do like Seven Brides for Seven Brothers because the men are taught a lesson. :)
But my favorite musical of all time for true love is Brigadoon. You have to love so deeply that you can bring back a magical place that only appears once every 100 years. :)
I remember Brigadoon and I did love that movie. Never bought it so the number of times I've seen it is limited. Now that you mention it, Maggie, I'd like to see it again. Will see if I can find it somewhere.
Post a Comment