Melodrama, Domestic Melodrama

Fictional work emphasizing emotional vicissitudes and tragic occurrences, traditionally presented in an overwrought manner. The plot usually concerns victimized or suffering protagonists and a mixture of difficulties among lovers, family, friends, or the community. The story typically encompasses both familiar and romantic themes. Narratives concentrating on a single family unit are described as Domestic Melodramas and depict relations between parents, offspring, siblings, and in-laws, relating how the family endures or dissolves through such emotions as love, jealousy, rivalry, and hatred. Note: The term Family refers to the theme, not necessarily the intended audience.

 

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