Both Uses of
melodrama
in
Angels & Demons
- Sylvie had decided to ignore the antics as yet another Kohlerian melodrama, but she began to get concerned when Kohler failed to return at the proper time for his daily injections; the director's physical condition required regular treatment, and when he decided to push his luck, the results were never pretty-respiratory shock, coughing fits, and a mad dash by the infirmary personnel.†
Chpt 27-28
- The pilot looked like he was festooned for a Shakespearean melodrama.†
Chpt 31-32 *
Definition:
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(melodrama) a film or other drama with exaggerated emotions and interpersonal conflict as good battles evil
or:
behavior with exaggerated emotions and interpersonal conflict