A Scandal in Bohemia
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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A Scandal in Bohemia: Mood 1 key example

Definition of Mood

The mood of a piece of writing is its general atmosphere or emotional complexion—in short, the array of feelings the work evokes in the reader. Every aspect of a piece of writing... read full definition
The mood of a piece of writing is its general atmosphere or emotional complexion—in short, the array of feelings the work evokes in the reader. Every aspect... read full definition
The mood of a piece of writing is its general atmosphere or emotional complexion—in short, the array of feelings the work evokes... read full definition

Key Examples in A Scandal in Bohemia

Mood
Explanation and Analysis:

In "A Scandal in Bohemia," the mood is mysterious and exciting without ever reaching any particularly intense height. Only at the end is the mood marked by shock for the reader.