Research post about one media theory

 Research about one media theorys for my intro.

Hello blog! Today I studied media theories to choose which one I would integrate into my intro, and I decided that the best option would be the binary opposition theory. The main idea of ​​this theory is that the viewer sees life through opposing concepts: good vs. bad, fun vs. boring, etc. And since my intro is about enemies to lovers, I think it's the best option because it contrasts how they go from hatred to love, which are completely opposite feelings. This theory was developed by Claude Lévi-Strauss. By being so clear, the opposites create more than just conflict; they generate meaning for the narrative, which advances when the poles clash or transform.

The enemy-to-lover genre generates tension and excitement by making the audience wonder how this drastic change will happen. This theory fits perfectly because the film is based on a clear opposition. Usually, it's not just one opposition, but several. They can be things like hatred to desire, distance to intimacy, etc. All these oppositions create tension, which is what keeps the audience entertained.

In these films, the theory is usually integrated implicitly. At the beginning, the characters are presented in a way that makes them polar opposites, meaning it's made clear that they are completely different in personality or values. Then, discussions, competitions, and misunderstandings are emphasized to clarify or reinforce their differences and oppositions. Visual effects or connections are often used to make this clear, such as opposing shots, contrasting colors, and camera movements that separate the protagonists.  Around the middle of the film, the situation changes; this is when they begin to open up or become more vulnerable with each other, whether through gestures, acts of protection, or a confession. This is the point where the hatred begins to fade. Closer shots, tense silences, and prolonged gazes are often used. This theory also includes the idea that when one pole breaks down, the other begins to emerge. Towards the end of the film, the conflict shifts, changing from hatred versus love to pride versus desire. This is when the characters are indecisive and no longer know what to do or feel. The film's ending arrives when the two characters forget the initial opposition; in theory, this is described as a reconciliation of opposing sides or a war that ends, giving way to peace.

It is for all these reasons that this theory is perfect, as it represents the main conflict of this genre of films.

XOXO, Isabella Fraire.