interclass romance theme
Two characters who are of notably different social classes engage in a romantic relationship and the difference in social status has some bearing on what happens. Typically, one or both of the lovers' families disapprove. Sometimes the affair is proscribed by prevailing social norms.
3 total · 3 major
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| movie: Gigi (1958) | major | Central to the plot is the fact that Gaston was exceedingly wealthy while Gigi's family was relatively poor, and probably not well off even in absolute terms. |
| movie: Rebecca (1940) | major | Maxim and an attendant to an aging socialite married after a whirlwind romance in Monte Carlo. His new bride struggled with her new and unfamiliar role as the lady of the Manderley estate. |
| movie: You Can't Take It with You (1938) | major | Central to the story was Tony's affluent background being a cause of strife for his burgeoning romance with the working class stenographer Alice. |