Mansfield Park

Audience emotional responses for Mansfield Park (1999) are primarily driven by the central romance and Fanny Price's challenging journey. Love and Empathy are prominent as viewers connect with Fanny's deep affection for Edmund and her struggles as a poor relation navigating a complex social world. Sadness and Melancholy reflect the hardships Fanny faces and the film's darker themes, particularly the explicit connection to New World slavery, which also evokes Anger, Disgust, and a sense of the Disturbing. Inspiration and Hope arise from Fanny's strong moral compass, her resilience, and her ultimate assertion of her own will and heart, leading to moments of Happiness, Joy, and Satisfaction as her integrity is rewarded.