Daniel Chandlers Conventions Of Genre

Daniel Chandlers Genre Theory

Conventional theory's of genre tend to be based on the notion that they constitute particular conventions of content (such as themes or setting) and/or (including structure or style) which are shared by the texts which are regarded as belonging to them.
Chandlers Conventions Of Romcom
  • A typical 'boy meets girl' scenario. Romantic Comedies usually reflect the expectations of most audience members who are woman, as the characters in the film usually meet unexpectedly in a romantic setting. 
  • The protagonist, is normally a female but some exceptions have the male as the protagonist. The female is usually the protagonist because female audience can empathise easily with a female character rather than male character. This is because the audience can connect with the film. 
  • Often some sexual innuendo involved in the script. Romantic comedies are rated '12' and '15' to relate to the appropriate audience members who would dream to ''fall in love'' and to make the movie light hearted. 
  • Normally set in an urban environment. Traditionally urban areas like London, New York (Manhattan) and Toronto, have a romantic undertone as it represents busy life cannot get in the way of love. 
  • Inevitable that the couple end up together. A 'Rom-Com' would not be a 'Rom-Com' if the couple were not together at the end of the movie.

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