2. Holly Oaks – Include both sexes
(Binary Opposition) within the
name to show how gender
differences will play a major part
in the Soap Opera.
Cliff Hangers –
Which leaves the
audience in
suspense as well
as wonder of what
may have
happened next.
Dramatic/intense
non – digetic
sound
Within Soaps they include: Romance,
Love, Conflict, secrets and lies.
Strong female (Rebbeca Feasey) – The
inclusion of a female who has masculinity is
common within a Soap Opera as it
demonstrates the progression of women, as
well as how they are now equal to males, and
therefore links well with the audience as most
of them are from the female gender (Hartley’s
theory).
Introduction music
– Usually reflects
the overall theme of
the
Point/of/call – Ending where you
see the ident (BBC/Eastenders).
Multi – Stranded Narrative
Basic settings/
Café or a normal
house.
Soap Opera
Codes &
Conventions
3. 1. Cliff Hangers
Codes & Conventions of the Soap Opera Genre
5. Family relationships
2. Conflict
4. Theme Music
7. Community problems 8. Working class application
3. Real life issues
6. Romance
