World Without End

Audience emotional responses are heavily influenced by the grim historical setting of the Hundred Years' War and the Black Death. Sadness and Anxiety are paramount, reflecting the constant threat of death, loss, and the struggle for survival. Fear and Empathy are strong as viewers connect with characters facing immense suffering and injustice. A pervasive sense of Melancholy underscores the era's hardships, while Anger arises from the cruelty and corruption depicted. Despite the overwhelming despair, elements of Romance and the human spirit foster Love and a persistent sense of Hope and Anticipation for resolution amidst the turmoil. The disturbing nature of the plague and war also elicits a significant response.