As literature and storytelling evolved, so did the portrayal of relationships and romantic storylines. The 20th century saw a shift towards more realistic and nuanced depictions of love and relationships. Works like F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby and Ernest Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises presented more complex, often disillusioned, views of love and relationships. These stories explored themes of disillusionment, heartbreak, and the fragility of human connections.