History of Soap Operas
'Soap Opera' is a phone first coined in the 1930s in the USA. it was used to describe radio series that were sponsored by soap manufacturers.
Conventions of a Soap Opera:
- Usually runs week-in, week-out, all year round
- It features continuous narratives dealing with domestic themes and personal or family relationships
- Has a well-known theme tune
- Bigger casts- however there is a limit to the number of characters available at any one time.
- They're often set around a small, central area such as a square or village
- Features ordinary working class characters
- British soaps aim for realism and realistic plots
- They always end on cliffhangers
- 3,4 or even 5 story lines are in place at one time
Characters:
The grandparent figure- wise old person. usually female (This character helps others with their problems with advice and support)
The strong woman- An independent, powerful, aggressive woman. She's usually found at the centre of conflicts
Jack-the-lad- A male character that manipulates others to his own ends. 'The Baddie'.
Young Couple- A couple that bravely faces the difficulties of life.
Feisty Young Female- A strong-willed girl, almost always young, who desires independence. She's usually argumentative.
Troublesome oldie- Older, grumpy and meddling. Always interferes in other peoples business. This character is still loved for good intentions.
The boss figure- In charge, people can be scared of him, usually a male character.
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