Asked by Stefanie Moreno on May 15, 2024
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Name the melodrama that focuses on a woman who is psychologically abused by her mother and transforms from an "ugly duckling" into a "swan."
A) Mildred Pierce
B) Now, Voyager
C) Talk of the Town
D) Mrs.Miniver
Psychologically Abused
Describes individuals who have experienced mental or emotional harm through manipulative, coercive, or harmful behaviors by others.
Melodrama
A dramatic genre characterized by exaggerated plot and characters, designed to appeal to the emotions.
Ugly Duckling
A term derived from a fairy tale, used metaphorically to describe someone who grows or transforms into a much more attractive or successful form after a period of development.
- Recognize and explain the characteristics and significance of specific film genres, including melodramas, woman's pictures, film noir, and screwball comedies.
- Analyze the evolution of "woman's pictures" from classic to contemporary cinema.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize and explain the characteristics and significance of specific film genres, including melodramas, woman's pictures, film noir, and screwball comedies.
- Analyze the evolution of "woman's pictures" from classic to contemporary cinema.
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