Cruel Intentions

Audiences primarily experience a complex mix of **Love** and **Sadness** due to Sebastian's genuine romantic development and its tragic conclusion. **Empathy** is felt for the innocent victims like Annette and Cecile, as well as for Sebastian's eventual, albeit late, redemption. Strong feelings of **Anger** and **Disgust** are directed towards Kathryn's relentless manipulation and cruelty. **Anticipation** and **Anxiety** build as the high-stakes bet unfolds and its destructive consequences become apparent, leading to a sense of **Disturbing** unease. Ultimately, there is a degree of **Satisfaction** at the resolution and Kathryn's public downfall, tinged with **Melancholy** for the lives irrevocably changed.