- Hero: The hero is moral, manly, brave, courageous and handsome. …
- Heroine: The heroine is beautiful, kind, gentle and innocent. …
- Villain: The villain is the main enemy of the hero. …
- Villain’s accomplice: …
- Faithful servant:
What is the definition for stock character melodrama?
Rather than have realistic characters, the melodrama had what are known as stock characters, or characters based on set personalities or stereotypes. Typically, the melodrama includes: A hero, who is moral, handsome and manly. … A heroine, who is also moral in that she is innocent.
What are stock characters examples?
Examples of Stock Characters:
- The Villain.
- The Hero / Heroine.
- The Voice of Wisdom or Reason.
- The Fool.
- The Sidekick.
- The Helpless Female / Damsel in Distress.
- The Love Interest.
- The Traitor.
What are the main conventions of melodrama?
Plot
- moral tone with good triumphing over evil.
- full of suspense.
- ample tension.
- horror.
- mystery.
- climax at the end each act.
- evil characters punished.
- good characters rewarded.