The Fan

The Fan primarily evokes strong feelings of Anxiety and Anticipation as the obsessive fan, Gil Renard, spirals out of control, creating constant tension and dread. Fear and Disturbing elements are prominent due to Gil's increasingly violent and irrational actions. Anger is directed at his destructive obsession, while Sadness and Melancholy reflect Bobby Rayburn's career struggles and the tragic descent of a fan's devotion into madness. Initial Excitement from the sports theme quickly gives way to these darker, more unsettling emotions.