What does a heroins do in melodrama?

In melodrama, the heroine typically plays the role of a virtuous, innocent, and often passive character who is caught up in a conflict between good and evil forces. They often face adversity and must overcome great obstacles, including challenges to their relationships and social expectations, in order to ultimately triumph in the end. Heroines in these works frequently serve as moral compass of the story and embody traditional feminine values such as selflessness, sacrifice, and compassion. These character are often portrayed as victims, subject to the oppressive social conditions prevailing at the time period depicted the melodrama narrative.