A Cruel Romance

As a 'Drama, Romance' titled 'A Cruel Romance' and based on 'Dowry-less,' audience emotional responses are profoundly shaped by its tragic themes. **Sadness** and **Melancholy** are dominant, reflecting the somber reality and heartbreak associated with love and societal pressures in a dowry-less situation. **Love** is central, though often unfulfilled or leading to sorrow. **Empathy** is strongly evoked for the struggling family and their difficult choices. There's also significant **Anxiety** and **Anger** stemming from the societal constraints and the 'cruel' realities of their situation, while moments of **Hope** and **Happiness** are present but often fleeting.