Citizen Ruth

Citizen Ruth, a dark comedy-drama, primarily elicits **Humor** through its sharp satire of the pro-life/pro-choice debate and the absurd exploitation of its protagonist. This is balanced by significant **Sadness** and **Empathy** stemming from Ruth's tragic circumstances as an addict and a mother who has lost her children, compounded by the manipulation she endures. A sense of **Melancholy** pervades due to the bleakness of her situation and the cynical portrayal of societal divisions. **Disgust** and **Anger** are also prominent, directed at the extreme and hypocritical characters who exploit Ruth for their own agendas, while **Anxiety** builds as her precarious situation escalates.