1. Emotional Exaggeration: Melodrama often presents emotions in an exaggerated and hyperbolic manner. Characters may display extreme joy, sorrow, anger, or fear in a way that seems over-the-top and unrealistic. This exaggeration is used to heighten the emotional impact on the audience and create a sense of heightened drama.
2.Virtue vs. Villainy: Melodramas often feature a clear division between good and evil, with virtuous characters battling against villainous antagonists. The heroes and villains are often portrayed in highly idealized or stereotypical ways, with few shades of gray in between. This dichotomy allows the audience to easily identify with the virtuous characters and root for their triumph over the evil forces.