Dare

Audience emotional responses for 'Dare' are primarily driven by the complex interpersonal relationships and the characters' journey of self-discovery and sexual experimentation during their final high school semester. Love and Sadness are prominent due to the romantic entanglements, betrayals, and inevitable heartbreaks experienced by the protagonists. Empathy is high as viewers connect with the struggles of the characters stepping outside their comfort zones, particularly the outcast Ben and the loner Johnny. Anxiety and Melancholy reflect the uncertainties and bittersweet nature of navigating young adult relationships and the emotional 'bumpy ride' described in the plot, while Hope and Happiness emerge from moments of connection and personal growth.