A Raisin in the Sun
by Lorraine Hansberry

A Raisin in the Sun: Tone 1 key example

Definition of Tone

The tone of a piece of writing is its general character or attitude, which might be cheerful or depressive, sarcastic or sincere, comical or mournful, praising or critical, and so on. For instance... read full definition
The tone of a piece of writing is its general character or attitude, which might be cheerful or depressive, sarcastic or sincere, comical or mournful, praising or critical... read full definition
The tone of a piece of writing is its general character or attitude, which might be cheerful or depressive, sarcastic or sincere, comical... read full definition
Tone
Explanation and Analysis:

A Raisin in the Sun has a realistic and harsh tone, with the characters in the play not afraid to say what they mean when they mean it. The tone shifts depending on the character and the focus, with triumphant highs (such as the end of the novel, when Walter reverses course and the family commits to moving) and depressing lows (like when Ruth and Walter fight over Ruth's pregnancy).