The Wings of the Dove

Audiences primarily experience a profound sense of **Love** for the central romantic entanglement between Kate and Merton, quickly shifting to deep **Sadness** and **Melancholy** as the tragic plot unfolds, particularly concerning Milly's terminal illness and the moral compromises made. **Empathy** is strong for all three main characters caught in a web of societal pressure and manipulation. A significant undercurrent of **Guilt** and **Anxiety** arises from Kate's desperate, manipulative plan and its inevitable, heartbreaking consequences, leading to feelings of **Disgust** towards the moral compromises.