For-NeverA Story about Infatuation

Group Members: 1. Foo Shi-Ko (0318262)2. Bridget Tan (0318370)3. Hariish Kumar

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SynopsisFor-never is a story about a young boy who was physically attracted to a girl and about their relationship. Everything was going according to plan for him until she announced her leaving abroad to pursue her studies. Her arrival back home a few months later only left him devastated after the revelation of her boyfriend that she had met overseas. It came to his awareness that he did not notice the little signs that she was never attracted to him and treated him only as a friend. This story continued with the boy rediscovering himself after experiencing this heartbreaking episode.

PlotThe first scene shows Romeo and his friend walking past Sophia, a girl from their college. Romeo tells his friend about During the second scene, Romeo’s friend tells him that Sophia seemed like a typical pretty girl with a domineering attitude. However, Romeo is not convinced and still insists on believing that Sophia is a kind hearted girl. In the third scene, Sophia drops her books on the way to class and is quickly noticed by Romeo who rushes to help her.

Plot (cont.)He takes the opportunity to spark up a conversation with her as they both head to class together. The fourth scene portrays the close relationship between Romeo and Sophia as they light-heartedly exchange jokes and laughter over lunch. The fifth scene shows Romeo receiving heart-breaking news from Sophia through a text message. The message informs him that she would be travelling abroad to pursue her studies the next day.

Plot (cont.)His devastation leads him to the sixth scene where he works hard as a barista in order to earn enough money to be able to travel to meet his crush. The seventh scene shows Romeo and his friend having a chat about Sophia’s coming home announcement. Romeo also tells his friend about her invitation to him to a dinner date. The day of their date finally arrives. Unable to contain his excitement, he dresses up for their date. Unfortunately, when he arrives at their dinner date, Sophia reveals and introduces her boyfriend, Hariish to Romeo in the ninth scene.

Plot (cont.)The tenth scene discloses an internal monologue of Romeo’s thoughts about Sophia’s boyfriend and how he thinks that the whole scene was an act. He tries to convince himself that Sophia is actually interested in him and the relationship with Hariish is only a fling. In the eleventh and last scene, Romeo comes to his senses and understands that he should leave the two alone. He decides to turn over a new leaf and a new chapter in his life ensues.

Concepts1. Stereotype2. The Halo Effect3. Extrinsic Motivation4. Confirmation Bias5. Attitude Formation

Concept 1: Stereotype

StereotypeDefinition: A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image

or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

How it relates to the story: Upon noticing Sophia, Romeo quickly tells his

friend about his fascination over Sophia’s beauty. His friend however, proceeds by stating that she had the face of someone bossy and domineering. This stereotype was later proved wrong.

Concept 2: The Halo Effect

The Halo EffectDefinition: The tendency for an impression created in one

area to influence opinion in another area.

How it relates to the story: Romeo’s impression of Sophia’s beauty leads to

the assumption of her kindness and diligence.

Concept 3: Extrinsic Motivation

Extrinsic MotivationDefinition: Behaviour that is driven by external rewards

such as money, fame, grades, and praise. 

How it relates to the story: After Sophia announces her leaving abroad to

pursue her studies, Romeo takes up a job in a café as a barista in order to earn enough money to visit her. This motivation was driven by the thought of money and how Romeo would be able to see Sophia again.

Concept 4: Confirmation Bias

Confirmation BiasDefinition: The tendency to interpret new evidence as

confirmation of one's existing beliefs or theories.

How it relates to the story: Romeo had been so physically attracted to Sophia

that despite witnessing the exchanged intimacy between Sophia and her boyfriend, Hariish, he refuses to believe their relationship and convinces himself that the whole scene during dinner was an act. He had not noticed the little signs that showed she was never attracted to him and only treated him as a friend.

Concept 5: Attitude Formation

Attitude FormationDefinition: The establishment of positive and negative

evaluations of people, objects, events and ideas.

How it relates to the story: After days of pondering upon the whole scenario

of Sophia and her boyfriend, Romeo finally becomes aware that he had manipulated the interpretation of the whole scene according to his liking. He then evaluates the situation in a positive manner and rediscovers himself, leaving the couple undisturbed.

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