Little Children

Little Children evokes a strong sense of Sadness and Melancholy, reflecting the unfulfilled lives and loveless marriages of its characters, akin to its 'Madame Bovary' inspiration. A significant level of Anxiety is pervasive, stemming from the illicit affair's secrecy and the tense, unsettling subplot involving a sex offender and a vigilant ex-cop. This parallel storyline also contributes heavily to a Disturbing emotional response. Empathy is felt for the complex struggles and moral dilemmas faced by the characters, while Guilt is prominent due to the affair. The 'Romance' aspect is complicated and often overshadowed by these heavier emotions, leading to only brief moments of Happiness and a nuanced, less joyful sense of Love.