The Double

The Double elicits strong feelings of **Empathy** for Simon, the timid protagonist, as his isolated and overlooked existence is further complicated by the arrival of his confident doppelganger. This leads to significant **Sadness** and **Melancholy** due to his tragic circumstances and the film's bleak, surreal atmosphere. **Anxiety** and **Curiosity** are high as the audience witnesses James slowly taking over Simon's life, creating an unsettling mystery. The film's 'comedy' aspect manifests as dark **Humor** derived from the absurd and Kafkaesque situations, often leading to **Confusion** and a sense of the **Disturbing** rather than traditional joy.