The Yacoubian Building

As a drama, 'The Yacoubian Building' primarily elicits deep Sadness, Empathy, and Melancholy, reflecting the pervasive societal decay, personal struggles, and lost dignity within its decaying urban setting. Audiences experience significant Anger and Disgust stemming from the widespread corruption, hypocrisy, and moral degradation depicted. Anxiety and a sense of the Disturbing are prominent, driven by character humiliations, radicalization, and exploitation. A vein of Nostalgia for a bygone era and a palpable Fear regarding the societal decline also contribute significantly to the audience's emotional landscape.