. Films that do not posit their heroes in such settings or paint them with such reactions are not adhering to the conventions of romantic comedy.
In a similar manner, Michael Hauge (2008) maintains the romantic comedy genre also ascribes various elements or qualities on the heroine or romantic object in the film. These elements include:
. The audience must fall in love with the romance character.
. The audience must root for the hero to win her love.
. Insurmountable obstacles must separate the two lovers.
. The romance character must be intertwined with the hero's other oute
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