All the King's Men

The audience experiences significant Anxiety and Anticipation as the political drama unfolds, driven by Willie Stark's manipulative rise, the intense opposition, and Jack Burden's investigation into Judge Irwin. A strong sense of Sadness and Melancholy permeates the viewing due to the inevitable tragic downfall and the pervasive moral compromises. Empathy is evoked for characters entangled in the corrupt system, while Anger and Disgust are directed at the political machinations and injustices. Fear and Disturbing feelings arise from the dangerous consequences of power and the moral decay depicted, culminating in a sense of Guilt for the characters' complicity in the unfolding tragedy.