How do the four romances in popular novels usually develop?

One of the well - known romances in popular novels could be 'Pride and Prejudice'. It features the relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, filled with misunderstandings and slow - burning love. Another might be 'Romeo and Juliet', a tragic love story of two young lovers from feuding families. 'Wuthering Heights' also counts, with its intense and complex love between Heathcliff and Catherine. And 'Jane Eyre' which tells the story of the strong - willed Jane and her relationship with Mr. Rochester.

Historical Romance and Heroic Legends are both very popular genre in Chinese literature, and their development can be traced back to ancient times. Historical romance novels usually used historical events as the background to show the development and evolution of historical events through fictional stories and characters. This kind of novel could be traced back to the Han Dynasty. Classic works such as Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Water Margins were representative works of historical romance novels. In the Tang and Song Dynasties, historical novels were more mature and popular, such as "The Unofficial History of the Sui Dynasty" and "The Unconstrained School of the Tang Dynasty". Heroic novels were more focused on describing the legendary experiences and heroism of heroes. They were usually based on ancient myths, legends, and historical events to show the legendary experiences and battle stories of heroes through fictional stories and characters. The earliest representative works of this kind of novel could be traced back to the Tang Dynasty, such as Journey to the West and Water Margins. With the passage of time, historical romances and heroic legends had experienced many developments and evolutions. Modern historical romance novels and heroic legends usually paid more attention to the ups and downs of the plot, the fullness of the characters, and the verification of historical authenticity. At the same time, the development and popularity of online literature also provided new opportunities and space for the development of these novels. For example, classic works such as Battle Through the Heavens and Martial Art of Heaven and Earth were the representative works of historical romance and heroic legends in modern online literature.

In harem novels, the storylines usually revolve around the male lead's growth and his interactions with multiple female characters. These female characters often have diverse personalities. Some may be shy, some bold. The plot develops as the male character tries to balance his relationships with all of them. For instance, in 'Date A Live', Shido has to understand and deal with the different spirits in his harem, which leads to a series of events like trying to seal their powers while also getting to know them better. This creates a complex web of relationships and drives the story forward.

Typically, harem novels develop storylines around the interactions between the male lead and the female characters. In many cases, there is an overarching goal or quest that the male lead is on, like in 'Log Horizon'. As he tries to achieve this goal, he meets and forms relationships with multiple female characters. These relationships are developed through shared experiences, such as battles, exploration, or solving mysteries together. Sometimes, there are also elements of competition among the female characters for the male lead's attention, which adds drama to the storyline.

In rebirth novels, often the plot starts with the protagonist's death or a very bad situation in their previous life. Then, they are reborn, usually into their younger self. They then use their knowledge of the future to change things. For example, they might avoid bad relationships or take advantage of business opportunities they missed before.

Often, they start with a trigger event. For example, in 'The Dark Tower', Roland's quest is the main plot driver. They then introduce differences between the parallel world and our world. This creates intrigue. Characters usually have to adapt to the new rules and situations in the parallel world.

Time traveling novels typically develop their plots by first introducing the concept of time travel in an interesting way. It could be through a scientific experiment gone wrong or a magical device. Once the time travel happens, the character is thrown into a different time. They usually have to deal with the culture shock. In 'Outlander', Claire travels back to 18th - century Scotland and has to learn how to survive in that rough and different world. And often, there are relationships formed in the past that further complicate the plot, like the love story in 'The Time Traveler's Wife' that spans different times.

In most roommate romance novels, the plot development also depends on the characters' backstories. If one of the roommates has a past relationship that ended badly, it can affect how they approach the new relationship with their roommate. The discovery of each other's secrets and dreams also plays a big role. For instance, they might find out that they both have a secret passion for art, and this common interest becomes a catalyst for their relationship to grow. Also, external factors like family or friends' opinions can either push them together or create obstacles in their path to love.

Often, they start with the protagonist having some sort of flashback or strange feeling about a past life. For example, in many novels, the character might dream about a past self and a past love. Then, as the story progresses, they start to meet people or experience events that seem to be linked to that past life, gradually uncovering the romantic connection from the past that still holds significance in the present.

In parallel world novels, the plot usually begins with a disruption of the normal world. It could be a scientific experiment gone wrong, like in some science - fiction parallel world novels, or a magical event. Once in the parallel world, the protagonist has to figure out how things work there. They might have to find a way back home, or they could get involved in a conflict within the parallel world. For instance, in 'The Chronicles of Narnia', the children are called upon to help in the battle against the White Witch in the parallel world of Narnia. This creates a series of events that drive the plot forward as they grow and learn in this new world.