| a work (as a movie or play) characterized by extravagant theatricality and by the predominance of plot and physical action over characterization | |
| a drama of light and amusing character and typically with a happy ending | |
| a light dramatic composition marked by broadly satirical comedy and improbable plot | |
| Good | Evil |
| Our Hero | The Villain |
| White | Black |
| Great Accomplishments | Great Failures |
| Good Manners | Bad Manners |
| Honesty | Deceitfulness |
| Truthful | Lying |
| Hard Working to do Good | Hardly Working to do Bad |
| All the Women Love Him | No One Loves Him |
| Ends up with the Sweet Young Thing | Ends up in ruin |