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The Romance

The Romance. Romance in the Medieval Times. The Romance. A narrative set in the world of pure wish fulfillment, where ordinary laws of nature are suspended and where idealized and superhuman heroes (usually a knight) fight and almost always conquer the forces of evil. The Narrative Pattern.

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The Romance

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  1. The Romance Romance in the Medieval Times

  2. The Romance • A narrative set in the world of pure wish fulfillment, where ordinary laws of nature are suspended and where idealized and superhuman heroes (usually a knight) fight and almost always conquer the forces of evil.

  3. The Narrative Pattern • The basic narrative pattern is a quest in which the hero undertakes a pious journey in search of something of value.

  4. The three stages of the narrative: Dangerous journey or travel 2. Central test or ordeal to determine if the hero truly possesses specific qualities. 3. The return to the point from where the journey began

  5. Elements of the Romance

  6. Elements of the Romance Near perfect hero Evil enemy The hero undertakes a quest Test of the hero Supernatural elements such as magic Good vs. evil as a common theme Female figure (in need of rescue-think damsel in distress!)

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