Dog Pound

For 'Dog Pound', audience emotional responses are predominantly characterized by high Anxiety, reflecting the constant tension and threat within the youth correctional facility. Anger and Disgust are significant, stemming from the pervasive injustices, abuse, and violence depicted. Sadness and Melancholy are deeply felt due to the grim realities of the setting, the lost potential of the inmates, and the tragic outcomes. Empathy is strongly evoked for the protagonist, Butch, and other vulnerable characters as they navigate the brutal environment, while Fear arises from the intense and dangerous situations faced by the characters.