This is just a small random post. I am posting it here instead of in the Fandom journal, because it relates to our class discussion, and is more my thoughts than actions of the Fandom.
One aspect in our talk about Romeo and Juliet that I found interesting was the talk about them being teens. Many seemed to agree their love felt rushed, but that was somewhat acceptable because they were teenagers. Whether you agreed with whether their love was true, or would have faded away with time, The story itself doesn't seem to be hurt by it. You don't hear a lot of complaints that it is unrealistic, and it ruins the story because of it. In short, the rushed love affair seemed to be accepted because the individuals (Romeo and Juliet) were teenagers.
I find this interesting because in my fandom, the exact opposite is true. The main male and female characters (Kvothe and Denna respectively) are obviously very interested in each other. For Kvothe, it is obvious because we have his perspective and Denna has hinted, flirted, and in one case (while drugged admittedly) flat out said she liked Kvothe. And yet neither character has had the nerve to make a serious move. This has lead to some hatred or annoyance at one or both of the characters but a lot of people seem to accept and even empathize with their relationship, because they are teenagers. You will hear comments like, well they're teenagers of course they're going to be shy.
I find it really interesting that both being really impulsive and being extremely cautious in a relationship can be related with the same, oh well they're teenagers. To be honest it sounds accurate to me, it was just something I found funny, and while seemingly paradoxical, accurate.
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