Another theme is the power play. Families in the 'Gossip Girl' world are often power - hungry. In arranged marriage fanfictions, they use these marriages as a way to gain more power or influence. So, there's a constant struggle between the characters who are being pushed into these marriages and the families pulling the strings. For instance, the van der Woodsen family might arrange Serena's marriage to strengthen their business ties.
Rebellion is also a frequent theme. The characters usually don't take the idea of arranged marriage lying down. They rebel in their own ways, whether it's through secret relationships, like in some fanfics where Blair has a secret affair while being engaged in an arranged marriage, or by directly confronting their families about their unhappiness with the situation.
One common theme is the clash of modern and traditional values. In 'Gossip Girl' arranged marriage fanfics, characters often come from wealthy, upper - class families with traditional expectations like arranged marriages. But they also have modern desires for love and freedom. For example, Blair might be expected to marry for family alliance but she wants a relationship based on true love.
One great 'Gossip Girl' arranged marriage fanfiction is 'Unexpected Alliances'. It weaves an interesting story where Blair is forced into an arranged marriage with a character from an old-money family. The author does a wonderful job of showing the initial resistance from Blair and how she gradually comes to terms with the situation while still maintaining her sassy character.
One common theme is the initial resistance. Usually, at least one of the characters doesn't want to be in the arranged marriage. Another theme is the discovery of love. As they spend time together, they find that they can actually love each other. For example, in many stories, the characters start to notice each other's good qualities over time.
In 'Naruto Arranged Marriage Fanfiction', a prevalent theme is the power dynamics. How does Naruto, as a powerful ninja, balance his power with the needs and expectations of an arranged marriage? Another common theme is the idea of sacrifice. Sometimes, Naruto or his partner has to sacrifice something for the sake of the arranged marriage, like personal goals or freedom. Also, the theme of family acceptance is often explored, as they have to accept the new family member through the arranged marriage.
Another theme is the exploration of unexpected love. At first, Hermione may be against the arranged marriage, but as the story progresses, she discovers that there are deeper feelings for her partner. It's like a slow - burn romance that is born out of an initially unwanted situation.
One common theme is the struggle against pre - arranged fate. Both Damian and Marinette often start off not wanting to be part of the arranged marriage, but then slowly come to terms with it or even embrace it. Another theme is the discovery of each other's hidden qualities. They initially see each other as strangers forced together, but as they interact, they find out about the other's strengths, weaknesses, and unique personalities.
One common theme is the shock and adjustment to the unexpected pregnancy. In the world of Gossip Girl, where appearances and status matter a great deal, an MPreg situation throws everything into chaos. Characters have to deal with how this will impact their social standing.
A very common theme is love and relationships. The oc will often get involved in romantic entanglements with the existing Gossip Girl characters. It could be a love - hate relationship with Chuck Bass or a sweet romance with Nate Archibald. Also, the theme of power struggles is prevalent. The oc might have to fight for their place in the Upper East Side society.
One common theme is the shock and adjustment. When a character gets pregnant in the fanfiction, there's often a focus on how they initially react to the news. For example, if Serena gets pregnant, she might be in shock at first as it could disrupt her carefree lifestyle.
One common theme is self - discovery. Since Eric is a relatively under - explored character in the original, fanfiction often delves into his journey of finding himself. Another theme is friendship. Writers like to show Eric forming deeper bonds with other characters, whether they are new or from the original series.
Love after marriage is a common theme. In many arranged marriage novels, the couple starts off as strangers but gradually discovers love for each other as they get to know one another better.