When Trumpets Fade

The audience's emotional response to 'When Trumpets Fade' is primarily driven by the grim realities of war, evoking deep Sadness and Empathy for Private Manning's psychological struggles and the pervasive loss of life. High levels of Anxiety and Fear are generated by the constant threat of combat and the perilous situations faced by the soldiers, especially the young recruits. Melancholy underscores the somber tone, reflecting the futility and despair inherent in the narrative, while elements of Guilt and Disturbing imagery contribute to the overall heavy emotional experience.