1. What is the "sad film paradox?"

2. What, according to the authors, is the actual source of pleasure that comes from watching sad films?

3. List three alternate theories as to why people enjoy (sad)films.

4. What is prosociality?

5. What is the witness position as it relates to the sadness paradox.

6. How well do you feel the authors explain the sad film paradox?

7. What do you think it means to "be moved." Why do people seek this from the arts?

8. Evaluate the article in terms of the quality of the writing.