Quills

Quills, as a Biography/Drama, elicits strong emotional responses centered around the tragic and disturbing aspects of its narrative. Audiences primarily feel **Sadness** and **Melancholy** due to the Marquis de Sade's confinement, the oppressive asylum environment, and the ultimate tragic fates of characters. A significant sense of **Disturbing** is evoked by the explicit nature of Sade's writings, the cruel punishments inflicted by Dr. Royer-Collard, and the overall themes of censorship and human depravity. **Anger** is directed at the injustice and abuse of power, while **Anxiety** builds from the constant threat to the characters. **Empathy** is felt for the complex struggles of Sade, Madeline, and other inmates, caught in a system that stifles freedom and expression.