The Quiet American

The Quiet American elicits strong emotional responses primarily centered on the complexities of its drama, romance, and thriller elements. Audiences experience significant **Sadness** and **Melancholy** due to the tragic love triangle set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, and the unfulfilled desires of the characters. **Anxiety** and **Anticipation** are high, driven by the murder mystery, the unfolding political intrigue, and the personal stakes of the characters, particularly Fowler's potential involvement. **Love** is a central emotion, though often complicated by betrayal and political machinations. **Empathy** is felt for the characters caught in a web of personal and political conflict, while **Curiosity** is piqued by the whodunit aspect and the ambiguous motivations. Underlying these are feelings of **Fear** and **Anger** stemming from the war's violence and the moral compromises made.