Birdsong

Audience emotional responses for Birdsong are dominated by a profound sense of Sadness, reflecting the tragic nature of war and lost love. Love is a central emotion, stemming from the forbidden romance that anchors the plot. Empathy is high, driven by the soldier's suffering in the horrific trenches and the emotional toll on the characters. Melancholy and Nostalgia are prominent, as the narrative frequently revisits haunting memories of the past. Anxiety and Fear are ever-present due to the constant danger and brutality of the war setting, while Hope, though often fragile, exists for survival and reunion.