What Doesn't Kill You

The audience experiences significant anxiety and anticipation as the narrative follows Brian's desperate struggle to leave his criminal past and addiction behind, constantly pulled back by his friend Paulie and the allure of crime. This creates a pervasive sense of sadness and melancholy for his difficult life and the impact on his family. Empathy is strong for Brian's attempts at redemption, while anger and fear are evoked by the violent criminal underworld and the disturbing realities of his choices and environment.