Orlando plays the part of a romantic poet: he writes sentimental, hyperbolic love poetry and makes dramatic statements to Rosalind about his undying love for her. Because Orlando plays the vapid version of a romantic hero, Rosalind must correct his behavior and transform him into a respectable lover. This plot line defines the difference between romanticized love and natural love. Romanticized love can be understood as love at first sight: the couple, or one member of the couple, is more in love with the idea of the person and the romance than the actual object of their affection. Rosalind and Orlando fall in love with each other immediately, only for Rosalind to discover that Orlando is not as dashing or clever as she originally thought. Rosalind’s attempt to transform Orlando’s love, and in turn Orlando himself, provides both comedy and commentary on the performance of romantic love. When the couple resolve their romantic pursuit, the performance ends, resulting in a more natural mode of love.