- Dreams/aspirations/passions e.g. sports/arts
- Classes (differences in/mix of)
- Serious hard-hitting issues
- Racism/Xenophobia
- Sex/Sexuality/Homophobia
- Abuse
- Drugs
- Sex
- Illness
- Pregnancy
- Murder
- Morals
- Crime
- Money/home/job/community issues
- General suffering/hardship
- Friendships/relationships/conflicts
- Significant events in history/news (current/popular culture)
- Features from other genres e.g. comedy
- Setting
- close communities
- cities
- busy areas
- Stereotypes (development/interaction) e.g. stock characters are based on common stereotypes
- Fast moving action
- Strong emotions (emotional trauma)
- Can be exaggerated/heightened/unrealistic
- Sensationalism
- Twists/suspense
- Focuses on individuals
- Social pressures
- Threats
- Repressions
- Fears
- Improbable events/difficulties and overcoming them
- Resolute
- Sacrificial acts
- Steadfast bravery
- Compressed period of time
- Philosophical insight
- 'Spoof on yoof'
Daisy
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