Lesson Element Learner resource 1: Genre conventions Conventions of Romance Virtuous girl meets ‘boy’ – usually older, higher status man Obstacles in path of true love, often a love rival Ends happily ever after Avoids adultery? Rags to riches plot? Conventions of Gothic Wanderer encounters Isolated protagonist and villain Gloomy atmosphere, mysterious old buildings, harsh weather Elements of supernatural Protagonist saved by reuniting with loved one Defeating the monster plot? Version 1 1 Copyright © OCR 2016