Melodrama Brief History Answers

By: Nasser 8CC

Train Track Terror

My Reflection:

In the play I was performing as the hero so I got to do one of the lead roles. I thing my acting in the play was pretty good but I needed to improve on saying my lines better because I was going to stammer a little because I didn't know what to say and when to say it. Overall I think that my performance well matched the description in the script. I think if the villain was wearing a cape she would look more mysterious and evil. If there was rope around the maiden to kind of make it look realistic. If I wore some sort of cowboy hat to make it obvious that people know me and that I can help. I think our performance could have been better if there were train noises getting louder and louder as it gets closer.

By: Nasser 8CC

Melodrama stock charcters- still image

 The Villain 

The villain is usually thinking of plans to get rid of the hero so he could continue with his evil plans like trying to take over the world . The villain usually has an evil looking smile when he comes up with a really evil scheme.

The Aged parent

The aged parent doesn't do to many active things and instead would stay inside the house and do safe indoor things. The aged parent usually sits in a comfy chair/sofa and watches TV while holding their walking stick or putting it next to them.

The Hero

The hero mostly saves the damsel in distress/ the heroine from the villain and is appreciated by the people in the area. When  the villain is doing his evil scheme, the hero would jump to the rescue and surprise the villain in a really confident way.

Year 8 Drama

MYP: Melodrama

Key Concept: Relationships 

Related Concept: Audience, Expression and Presentation 

Global Context: Fairness and Development 

Statement of Inquiry: A hero saves the day in Melodrama to ensure that justic and peace will overrule the destroying plans of evildoers.

Inquiry Question: CONCEPTUAL Will the hero always destroy the evil plans of the villian to save the day? Will melodrama always have a happy ending?

DEBATABLE Must all stories have a happy ending? Will good always win against evil? How can the world become a better and more peaceful environment for all?