How did people feel when James 1st stopped the Gunpowder Plot?

When James I stopped the Gunpowder Plot in 1605, many people felt a mix of relief and heightened fear. The thwarting of the plot, which aimed to assassinate the king and blow up Parliament, was seen as a triumph for the monarchy and a safeguard against perceived threats from Catholic conspirators. However, it also intensified anti-Catholic sentiment and led to increased persecution of Catholics, as the event fueled tensions between Protestant and Catholic communities in England. Overall, the aftermath created a sense of both security for the Protestant establishment and anxiety among Catholics.