Tulip Fever

The audience's emotional responses to "Tulip Fever" are primarily driven by its core as a dramatic historical romance. **Love** is the dominant emotion, stemming from the passionate, forbidden affair between Sophia and Jan. This is closely followed by **Sadness**, reflecting Sophia's initial unhappy forced marriage, the inherent risks of the affair, and the potential for tragic outcomes. **Empathy** is high for Sophia's plight and her yearning for freedom, as well as for the complex emotional landscape of the characters. **Hope** is a significant underlying current, as the lovers gamble everything on the volatile tulip market to secure their future. The high stakes of their secret relationship and financial venture also generate considerable **Anxiety** and **Anticipation**. The film's period setting and the dramatic nature of the story contribute to a pervasive sense of **Melancholy**.