Ben Wadsworth

Frustrated and defiant; his emotional energy is directed inward, toward his perceived injustices, leaving him blind to the crisis unfolding around him.

Neutral and self-absorbed, reflecting the typical emotional state of a teenager focused on their own world.

Sullen, unhappy, and emotionally detached from the adult drama

Resentful and withdrawn; his silence speaks to his discomfort with the household’s instability.

A mix of sullen frustration and quiet sadness. He is old enough to understand the gravity of the situation but too young to fully process it. His resistance is less about loyalty to his father and more about a need to assert his own independence in the face of chaos.

Ben is worried and uncertain, but his emotional state is more subdued compared to Amber’s. He is old enough to recognize the seriousness of the situation but lacks the vocabulary or confidence to intervene. His concern is practical—where will his father go?—and reflects his deeper fear of abandonment or instability.

Upset and conflicted, torn between her loyalty to John and her fear of the violence escalating. She is empathetic toward John’s plight but also aware of the harm his behavior is causing. Her emotional state is one of distress, as she struggles to reconcile her feelings with the reality of the situation.

Worried and slightly anxious—he’s not as vocal as Amber, but his question reveals a deep concern for his father’s well-being and the family’s future. There’s a sense of resignation, as if he’s already accepted that things might not get better.

Upset and bewildered, caught in the crossfire of his parents’ conflict. His emotional state is one of passive distress, as he lacks the agency to intervene or even fully comprehend the depth of the betrayals being aired. There is a sense of helplessness and a desire to escape the tension, but he remains rooted in place, unable to look away.

Frustrated and insistent initially, but his silence after John’s outburst suggests a mix of fear, shock, and sudden awareness of the deeper instability in the household. His accusation of Jack is a symptom of his own insecurity and the family’s unraveling dynamic.

Neutral, focused on his own activities, and unaware of the emotional storm brewing around him.