The Reckoning

Audience emotional responses for 'The Reckoning' are primarily characterized by a blend of **Sadness** and **Empathy** due to the profound injustices depicted, particularly the plight of the falsely accused deaf-mute girl and the monk's personal struggles and sacrifice. **Anxiety** and **Fear** are prevalent as the fugitive monk navigates a dangerous world and the accused faces a grim fate. **Anger** and a sense of the **Disturbing** arise from the brutal realities of the 14th-century setting, the murder, and the town's complicity in the injustice. The monk's internal journey evokes **Guilt** as he grapples with his past actions, ultimately leading to **Inspiration** through his path to redemption. **Curiosity** and **Anticipation** are central to the mystery as the truth is slowly unveiled through the unique method of the morality play, leading to moments of **Relief** and **Satisfaction** when justice is served and truth prevails.