Yes, for example, 'doleful narrative' and 'pathetic story'.
A plaintive story. It gives the sense of expressing sorrow or grief. Just like a story about a lost love, where the characters are constantly expressing their pain and longing, which can be called a plaintive story.
Sure. 'Local nightmare narratives' and 'district dread stories'.
Common terms include 'romance' itself, of course. Then there is 'affection', which is a general term for the warm feelings the characters have for each other. 'Adoration' is also seen a lot, highlighting the deep love and respect one character has for another. For example, the hero in a romance novel might look at the heroine with adoration. There is also 'cuddle', which is a sweet and cozy way of showing physical closeness and love.
Sure. 'The Dark Side of the Moon' by Pink Floyd. The album has a strong thematic and narrative thread. Each song seems to be a chapter in a story about life, time, and the human experience. The music and lyrics blend together to create a mood that takes the listener on a journey.
Well, 'Abandoned Hope' is a sad title. It immediately gives the sense that someone has given up on their dreams or has been let down. 'Silent Tears' is also sad. Just the idea of tears that are silent, perhaps because the person is too sad to even cry out loud. Then there's 'Goodbye Forever', which is really heart - wrenching as it implies a permanent separation.
Abandonment is a theme. Think about a child being abandoned by their parents. It's extremely sad. The theme of destruction can also be in sad stories. For example, a natural disaster destroying a community and the people's lives there. Also, the theme of lost opportunities. When someone misses out on a great opportunity and realizes it too late, it makes for a sad story. There are often feelings of self - blame and sadness associated with it.
Well, 'Beauty and the Beast' also has some sad elements. The Beast was cursed and lived in isolation, believing he could never break the spell. He was shunned by society and was full of self - loathing. Belle was also sad at first because she was misunderstood in her village. Their story is about finding love and acceptance in a difficult situation, but the initial states of both characters are quite sad.
Sure. 'Empty Desires' is a sad name. It shows that there are desires but they are empty, which is a rather melancholy idea. 'Withered Love' is also a sad one. Love is supposed to be alive and vibrant, but when it withers, it's sad.
Yes. One example is when one of the lovers dies, leaving the other in deep grief. Another is when they are forced to part ways because of external factors like family or society. For example, if one family is against the relationship and the lovers can't be together against all odds.
A melancholy narrative. It emphasizes the overall feeling of sadness and gloom in the story. Think of stories that deal with loss and heartbreak, they can be described as a melancholy narrative.