Some popular examples of complex family relationships in media include:
Usually the middle child or the sensitive soul, this character spends act one smoothing things over, mediating fights, and swallowing their own needs. By act three, they explode. Their arc is the most recognizable to audiences because it mirrors the universal experience of finally setting a boundary with a toxic relative.
Parents project their hopes onto one child while blaming the other for family failures. This creates a bitter sibling rivalry that can last into adulthood. 3. Buried Secrets