One characteristic is the presence of insurmountable obstacles. For example, in 'Romeo and Juliet', their families' feud is such an obstacle. Another is the strong emotions of the characters. In 'Wuthering Heights', Heathcliff and Catherine's love is extremely intense.
The novels in the list often have a sense of loss. In 'Atonement', the lovers lose their chance at a normal relationship because of Briony's actions. Also, many of them deal with themes of unfulfilled desires. In 'The Great Gatsby', Gatsby's dream of being with Daisy is never fully realized. The characters usually experience great pain, both emotional and sometimes physical, like Anna Karenina in 'Anna Karenina' who suffers a great deal in her love affair.
Typically, they involve young love. For example, in many of these novels, the characters are in high school or just starting out in life. The love is intense but often thwarted by external factors like illness, family issues, or social pressures.
Many of them explore different aspects of love. For example, some focus on the initial attraction like in 'Pride and Prejudice' where Elizabeth and Darcy are first repelled by each other but then gradually attracted. Others like 'Romeo and Juliet' show the all - consuming and often tragic nature of young love.
Well, most of them have very deep emotional portrayals. For example, in 'Sense and Sensibility', Austen beautifully depicts the different ways the sisters Elinor and Marianne experience love. Elinor is more reserved while Marianne is passionate, showing the complexity of love.
Many of them focus on the emotional journey of the characters. For example, in 'Sense and Sensibility', we see how the sisters Elinor and Marianne experience love and heartbreak, showing different approaches to love.
One characteristic is the emotional tension. For example, in many love triangle novels, the protagonist is constantly torn between two suitors. This creates a lot of internal conflict and keeps the reader engaged as they wonder who the protagonist will ultimately choose.
One characteristic is the use of obstacles to heighten the drama. In 'Gone with the Wind', Scarlett faces many challenges in her love life, from the war to the different natures of the men she loves. Another is the exploration of different types of love. 'Outlander' shows not only romantic love but also loyalty and friendship within the context of love. And these novels often have memorable dialogue. In 'A Walk to Remember', the words between the two main characters are simple but deeply touching, which helps to convey the depth of their love.
Well, many of these novels often involve some sort of conflict. Take 'Romeo and Juliet' for instance. The conflict between their families creates a lot of tension in their relationship. This conflict not only makes the story more exciting but also shows the power of their love against all odds.
Classic tragic heroes in novels tend to be in a constant battle within themselves or against external forces. In 'Oedipus Rex', Oedipus is fated to kill his father and marry his mother. His attempts to avoid this fate, which is an external force, are in vain. He has pride, which is his flaw. This pride makes him not fully believe the prophecies until it's too late. Their downfall is not just a personal loss but also has a wider impact on the society or those around them.
Most of them involve some form of separation or loss. For example, in many stories, one of the lovers may die, like in 'The Fault in Our Stars'.
Some boys love light novels in the list often have complex characters. For example, in 'Given', the characters have their own insecurities and past traumas that affect their relationships. They also usually have a strong emotional core. The relationships between the male characters are often built on mutual understanding and support, like in 'No. 6' where the two characters rely on each other in a harsh world.