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Interpersonal Lens: Progressive Relationship Between Lucas And Peyton In One Tree Hill

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Nona Mitoyan
COM 200
October 3, 2015
Professor Williams
Interpersonal Lens Outline

I. Working Definition of Lens: Whether verbal or nonverbal, interpersonal communication is the exchange of symbols between individuals. Breaking the term into two, we get “inter” and “personal,” meaning interpersonal communication is both personal and connecting between two or more communicators.

II. Communication Phenomenon for Analysis: I will use an interpersonal lens to examine the progressive relationship between Lucas and Peyton in One Tree Hill. By applying these interpersonal communication theories, I will be able to further explain the reasoning behind the dysfunctional occurrences throughout their relationship.

III. Theory 1: Social Penetration Theory

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As we all know, before friendships, romantic relationships, and other relationships develop and progress, communicators start off as strangers. It is then that intentional, yet gradual reciprocity of information continually takes place, until he or she feels comfortable disclosing information without it being reciprocated. According to Altman et al., “relationship development is characterized by incremental reciprocal increases in “breadth and depth” of self-disclosure and, therefore, penetration into each person’s personality.”
B. By applying the Social Penetration theory, I will provide an explanation as to why Lucas and Peyton’s relationship undergoes such turbulence. For example, as Peyton’s car gets stuck, Lucas (who works at an auto body shop) picks her up and starts disclosing personal information to her. She questions why he told her all this information since they “don’t even know each other in the first place” and he replies, “that’s the whole point.” After this scene, the dynamic relationship between “Leyton” commences as the layers of the onions are peeled

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