Lecture
This lecture explores the concept of melodrama in American film, focusing on the dramatic revelation of moral and emotional truths through a dialectic between pathos and action. It analyzes the key elements of melodrama, such as the rural setting, the dichotomy of good versus evil characters, and the hero's journey. The discussion delves into the use of pathos and action to convey irreversible time and the expression of passion in melodramatic storytelling.