“Titanic” is one of the most memorable romance films famously noted for its tragic love story between two star-crossed lovers, Jack and Rose. Rose, a stubborn, blossoming young girl of high social stature, and Jack, a lively, free-spirited boy who lives to make ends meet, both stumble upon each other on the RMS Titanic, and their fateful encounter spins into a forbidden love tale.
The love that they portray throughout the film can be
represented by the following theories:
Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love
This particular theory emphasizes on three major components of love: intimacy, passion, and decision/commitment. In the case of Jack and Rose, their love is not only complete on all fronts but unmistakably strong as well. This would be labeled as consummate love, where all three components are present. They portray a high level of commitment, intensity of the relationship, and passion for each other.
Lee’s Style of Loving
Lee’s theory is similar to Sternberg’s but incorporates more than just three attributes of love. His “styles of loving” includes: Eros (love of beauty), Mania (obsessive love), Ludus (playful love), Storge (compassionate love), Agape (altruistic love), and Pragma (practical love). Jack and Rose’s love would fit under Eros, love of beauty, and “love at first sight”. Their love tale spans over a couple days yet it is powerful, despite their class and social differences.
Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love
This particular theory emphasizes on three major components of love: intimacy, passion, and decision/commitment. In the case of Jack and Rose, their love is not only complete on all fronts but unmistakably strong as well. This would be labeled as consummate love, where all three components are present. They portray a high level of commitment, intensity of the relationship, and passion for each other.
Lee’s Style of Loving
Lee’s theory is similar to Sternberg’s but incorporates more than just three attributes of love. His “styles of loving” includes: Eros (love of beauty), Mania (obsessive love), Ludus (playful love), Storge (compassionate love), Agape (altruistic love), and Pragma (practical love). Jack and Rose’s love would fit under Eros, love of beauty, and “love at first sight”. Their love tale spans over a couple days yet it is powerful, despite their class and social differences.
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