The Patriot

Audience emotional responses for 'The Patriot' are primarily driven by intense **Anger** and **Sadness** stemming from the brutal acts of the British Colonel Tavington and the profound personal losses suffered by Benjamin Martin and his family. This fuels a strong sense of **Empathy** for the characters' plight and a powerful feeling of **Inspiration** as they rise to fight for freedom and the birth of a new nation. The action sequences and strategic warfare contribute to significant **Excitement** and **Anticipation**, while the constant threat and high stakes maintain a pervasive sense of **Anxiety** throughout the narrative.