Mare of Easttown

Audience emotional responses for Mare of Easttown are heavily dominated by Sadness and Melancholy, stemming from the central murder, the protagonist Mare's profound personal grief over her son's death, and the overall bleakness of the small-town setting. Empathy is high for Mare and the other struggling residents, while Anxiety, Curiosity, and Anticipation are driven by the unfolding murder mystery and the constant tension of the investigation. Anger and Disturbing feelings arise from the crime itself and the dark secrets uncovered within the community.