Romeo and Juliet are mostly perceived as the prototypical romantic couple found in the Shakespearean play of the same name. They are teenaged star-crossed lovers who are tragically separated by their feuding families. Set in Verona during medieval times this is arguably the Bard's most famous tale. The story does not end well as the two meet death in a disastrous double suicide.
2. Fitzwilliam Darcy
Answer: Elizabeth Bennet
Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy are a romantic couple found in Jane Austen's novel, "Pride and Prejudice" set in Georgian England during the late eighteenth century. Despite societal pressures, Elizabeth, a headstrong and independent woman is determined to marry for true love until she meets Darcy, a wealthy and charming suitor.
3. Tristan
Answer: Iseult
"Tristan and Iseult" is an archaic twelfth century legend depicted through Anglo-Norman literature. It is a tale of forbidden love between Tristan, a Cornish knight and an Irish beauty named Iseult. The two fall deeply in love during Tristan's journey to fetch Iseult for the King and bring her back for a royal wedding. Once Iseult becomes Queen, the two begin an adulterous affair.
4. Jay Gatsby
Answer: Daisy Buchanan
Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan are the two protagonists depicted in F. Scott Fitzgerald's, "The Great Gatsby". Set in America during the Roaring Twenties, the story tells of Jay's persistent efforts to win back his old flame Daisy despite the fact that she is already married. In a final showing of his love, Gatsby covers up an accident to protect Daisy, leading to his own demise.
5. Edward Rochester
Answer: Jane Eyre
In Charlotte Bronte's famous story, Jane Eyre is an orphan employed as a governess to the abrasive and wealthy Edward Rochester. The pair develop a love for each other and plan to marry when it is discovered that Rochester is a polygamist. Jane quickly backs out but later returns when Edward's wife commits suicide and the two reunite; love triumphs and they marry.
6. Heathcliff
Answer: Catherine Earnshaw
Emily Bronte's only novel, "Wuthering Heights", tells the story of love between childhood sweethearts Catherine and Heathcliff. It depicts a supernatural affair upon Catherine's death and Heathcliff's obsession with her spirit and his preoccupation for revenge upon her widower. Ultimately, Heathcliff starves himself to death and is buried beside Catherine.
7. Rhett Butler
Answer: Scarlett O'Hara
Rhett Butler and Scarlett O'Hara are a romantic tempestuous twosome in Margaret Mitchell's epic novel, "Gone with the Wind". Set during the American Civil War the story tells of their stormy marriage, passion but perhaps not love. Scarlett's promiscuous and flirtatious ways cast doubt in Rhett's mind and in the end he leaves her.
8. Lancelot
Answer: Guinevere
Sir Lancelot and Queen Guinevere are characters from the folk legend of King Arthur. Part of the tale depicts Lancelot being knighted after rescuing Guinevere from her captors and his subsequent pursuit of the Queen. The two begin an adulterous affair which then contributes to the demise of Arthur leaving them grief-stricken with everlasting guilt.
9. George Knightley
Answer: Emma Woodhouse
George Knightley and Emma Woodhouse are the principal characters in Jane Austen's sixth and last novel, "Emma". It focuses on the dangers of misunderstood romance precipitated by Emma's indulgence in matchmaking. Emma vows never to marry but then develops an affinity for her close friend George. The pair find love and would eventually marry.
10. Odysseus
Answer: Penelope
Odysseus and Penelope are a Greek married couple in Homer's epic poem, "The Odyssey". The story tells of their twenty year separation due to Odysseus' time away during war. During their time apart both resist the temptation of love to others in a show of devotion for each other. They eventually reunite upon the surprising return of Odysseus.
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