Melodrama 1

The term melodrama has several uses throughout many different contexts. A melodrama is defined as a sensational dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions. There are several examples of melodramas that many people don't consider to be so. For example, Bambi, Casablanca, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, To Kill a Mockingbird and Forrest Gump can fall under the category of Melodrama.

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• These are prime examples of Melodramas throughout history.