In Darkness

Audience emotional responses are dominated by the profound Sadness and Melancholy inherent in a Holocaust narrative, coupled with intense Anxiety and Fear for the lives of the hidden Jewish refugees. Strong Empathy is evoked for their plight and the rescuer's perilous efforts, leading to moments of Inspiration amidst the despair. Anger and a sense of the Disturbing are present due to the atrocities depicted, while fleeting Hope and Relief emerge from acts of survival and compassion.