The Mad Women's Ball

As a Drama and Thriller, 'The Mad Women's Ball' primarily elicits strong feelings of Anxiety and Fear, stemming from Eugenie's unjust confinement in a 19th-century asylum and the oppressive atmosphere of Professor Charcot's clinic. Viewers experience deep Sadness and Empathy for Eugenie's plight and the suffering of other patients, highlighting the historical mistreatment of women labeled as 'mad.' A pervasive Melancholy underscores the somber tone, while Anger may arise from the family's betrayal and the systemic injustice. Anticipation builds as the audience hopes for Eugenie's escape or a revelation of her unique gift, despite the initial plot suggesting a grim fate. The overall experience is often Disturbing given the subject matter and setting.