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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
Mood
Explanation and Analysis:
Early in the novel, the mood is a reaction to Patrick Bateman's absurd lifestyle. He describes in detail his opulent, sterile apartment, his rigorous and self-flagellating routines, and the investment banking set with whom he drinks and gets dinner. Patrick's shameless vices and luxury create a mood in the reader of either jealously, disdain, or admiration. As a first-person narration, the mood of the novel follows Patrick's own, as well. The narrator's ennui and frustration, surrounded by friends he despises and disdainful to all the world around him, creates a gloomy, tense mood.
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