In many ways, melodrama seems to be the preferred form of entertainment for contemporary American society. Make a list of current movies and television shows that share the characteristics of melodrama. Why do you think such stories are so popular right now? What does it tell you about American society? Does this preference for melodrama spill over into other areas of daily life, such as politics?
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