The wonderful world of Disney is a magical land full of fun, happiness, friendships and love. Children from an early age are fascinated by the colorful art, whimsical characters and funny moments found in classic cartoon films. Children may come away from the film feeling happy, but their minds have been contaminated by ideas far beyond their understanding; ideas particularly pertinent to love. From an early age, children are accustomed to the idea of ideal love, love at first sight and eternal love of Cinderella, Pocahontas, Beauty and the Beast and many others. In many of the love relationships found between the characters in these stories, there is a defining moment when something "clicks" and then there is love; this is the image he portrayed to children. There is supposedly some sort of "chemistry" between the characters. However, in real life does that “chemistry” really exist and is it that connection that causes love? Perhaps love requires an instant connection, as seen in Disney films and described by Jennifer Egan's "Love in Timeless Time," or perhaps love requires work, commitment, and dedication, as described by Laura Kipnis in "Cons love". Both Kipnis and Egan address the assumption that “chemistry” equals love; Kipnis believes this to be a false statement while Egan uses online dating to portray the truth of the assumption. Supposedly, love has a scientific basis that can be explained through science with the help of "The Brain in Love" by Benedict Carey. All three views provide valuable clues to the meaning of romance in modern America. Everything is much faster in today's society; love is even expected to happen quickly. Online dating sites promise quick matches and hook up......half of paper......find the perfect match and attract potential customers by advertising the number of members they have, leading potential customers to think they have a site better chance of finding the perfect mate. “Chemistry” is a fickle idea used by couples to determine their compatibility and attraction to each other. American culture thrives on the idea of true love and has an insatiable appetite to find it. Love in America is everywhere and everyone tries to find the perfect match with the “chemistry” that exists between partners. It is difficult to say whether the "chemistry" of true love actually exists or whether it exists at the beginning of relationships and slowly fades as relationships extend, moving from Egan's point of view to Kipnis's with the scientific evidence provided by Carey ; however, it is clear that the ideal of love is inescapable in modern America.
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