Due to our study of Soap Operas this is an evaluation of a clip on coronation street, which was viewed in class. Here i will talk about what makes it realistic and if it decrepit British tradition.
Certain aspects of Coronation street decrepit, traditional British values. These are the values and traditions that make it more believable, certain aspects that you would usually see in Britain are present in coronation street, for example the London Cab, the bad weather and gloomy weather, represent the inconsistent British weather. The lack of color in soap operas is what differs British television from American television. Also the traditional cup of tea is a central theme, as it a constant action, throughout the show.
Coronation Street holds, typical convention of a soap opera, one thing that is seen is almost every British soap opera is the element of hidden truths and sneaking around. This is what entices the audience and adds a sense of excitement. It also makes it more appealing and relate-able to the audience as the difficulties of a soap opera can also occur in real life situations. Another aspect that makes it appealing is that they all look like real people, they are extremely attractive, this is huge contrast to american Tv shows such as 90210, where all the characters are hugely attractive, well to do, and the problems are dramatized.
However there are parts Coronation that are not appealing, especially to young people, personally I didn't find it interesting and although, the realism appeals to certain audience, yet in general audience are more drawn in when there is more drama. Young people especially also love looking at beautiful people whom are wealthy, as that is the life that they want.
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