Scenes that make you cry

Creating Catharsis

I just finished a book that was excellent in every way, and had that extra, rare thing for me: It made me cry.

It got me thinking about that key element of drama: Catharsis.

This has been a period of intense grief for me, but honestly, I’m not usually quick to tears. I tend to shut down my emotions when they get overwhelming, so I need stories and music t…