ANGER/FRUSTRATION:
Gandalf
In this clip, there are a few indicators in body language of Gandalf being angry at Bilbo. The first, and most obvious, is that his tone of voice becomes loud and deep. Another sign of his anger is the posture he takes on while speaking. His shoulders rise a bit, and his hands make firsts. The final sign of his anger is his facial expression. His eyebrows furrow and his eyes look intense.
Harry Potter
Harry expresses more than one emotion in this clip. He first appears afraid and confused, but then suddenly becomes angry. You can feel his anger building up however, even if his voice sounds more anxious than angry at first, because his shoulders and tense, and his breathing is quick and heavy.
FEAR/ANXIETY:
Frodo [0:33-1:38]
The biggest indicator of Frodo's fear in this clip is his tone of voice. It becomes quick and higher pitched than usual, with a sense of urgency. His eyes also become wider, indicating that he is afraid. After Gandalf refuses the ring, we can also see Frodo fidgeting slightly with it, which is often associated with anxiety. Finally, Frodo's mouth is open, and quivers slightly when he realizes that he must be the one to carry the ring.
The Office: Fire Drill [0:10
While this scene may not be as serious as Frodo's, for the office workers (other than Dwight) it's still very real. The first expression of fear is when Pam realizes the fire. She stands up quickly, and points. When we are afraid, we often have more energy because of adrenaline, so our actions may become faster than usual. The second indicator is her speech. Her voice becomes higher pitched, and she isn't able to identify the danger, only say the words "Oh my God!"
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