Mood
David Copperfield
by Charles Dickens
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David Copperfield: 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 David Copperfield

Mood
Explanation and Analysis:

The mood of David Copperfield shifts depending on what is going on in David's life at the time, but overall the novel encourages the reader to feel sympathetic and cautiously optimistic.