The Trip to Bountiful

The audience experiences a profound sense of sadness and empathy for Carrie Watts, an elderly woman yearning to return to her childhood home, trapped by her family. This journey evokes strong nostalgia and melancholy for a lost past, coupled with hope and inspiration from Carrie's unwavering determination. There's also anxiety about her escape and the success of her trip, and a degree of anger towards her restrictive daughter-in-law, ultimately leading to relief and satisfaction as she fulfills her lifelong wish.