Swinging Safari

The audience experiences a significant amount of Humor from the eccentric characters and the absurd situations, particularly around the parents' embrace of the sexual revolution and the bizarre event of the whale washing ashore. A strong sense of Nostalgia is evoked by the 1975 Australian setting and the coming-of-age narrative. Underlying the comedy are elements of Sadness and Melancholy, as the plot explores the 'spectacularly wrong' consequences of the adults' actions and the bittersweet realities of growing up. Joy and Happiness contribute to the overall comedic tone, while Empathy is felt for the characters navigating their changing world. There's also a degree of Anxiety and Confusion reflecting the awkwardness of adolescence and the chaotic family dynamics, alongside some Disgust related to the decaying whale and the unraveling situations.