Usually the heroine, who lacks a greater sense of humanity, is taught to appreciate inner worth by the hero. These stories don't work unless they are Riches to Rags to Riches again. Class-based societies intensify the disparity between the very affluent and the indigent. But romantics can see beyond the surface to what really counts. These popular themes act as levelers, for despite the seeming differences between the classes, having great wealth really doesn't mean you have it all.
Romantics know that it is the inner spirit that is rich.
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