... a much more cynical tone than is typical of this genre, and the relationships do not develop into true romance. Although elements of the movie are consistent with those of other Romantic Comedies, The Graduate really does not belong with other films of this genre. The film is set in ... type of film. Correspondingly, the iconography in The Graduate allows it to be identified with other Romantic Comedies. The dinner parties, dating, sex, and wedding-scenes that are present in the film are all characteristic of this genre. Again adhering to the style of the early screwball comedies, The ....

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