Macro Characteristics of Soap Operas

1. Themes

1.1. Struggle

1.2. Community

1.3. Trust

1.4. Relationships

1.5. Psychological Problems

2. Political Free Zone

2.1. No Race Relations

2.2. No Global Politics

2.3. No National Politics

3. Aggressive Male Characters

4. Social Realism

5. Multiple Characters & Plots

5.1. Multiple Characters = Rival Families

5.2. Multiple Generations

5.3. Extended Families

6. Working Class Characters

7. Emphasis On Relationships & Intimacy

8. Complex Character Motivation/Agency

8.1. No Stereotypes

8.2. No Heroes