The Castle

As a Drama and Mystery, 'The Castle' primarily elicits strong feelings of Confusion, Anxiety, and Curiosity in the audience, mirroring the protagonist's struggle against an impenetrable and illogical bureaucratic system. The pervasive sense of futility and the bleak, oppressive atmosphere contribute significantly to feelings of Anger (frustration), Melancholy, and Sadness. Empathy for the protagonist's plight is high, alongside a constant Anticipation of what further absurd obstacles will arise. The overall experience is often disturbing due to its Kafkaesque themes.