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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
Chapter 7
Explanation and Analysis:
The story has an ominous and intense mood, created in part by its depiction of emotion. In keeping with the Gothic tradition, emotions are explicit and theatrical. Take, for example, when Lanyon sees Jekyll transform:
“O God!" I screamed, and "O God!" again and again, for there before me [...] stood Henry Jekyll.
Chapter 9
Explanation and Analysis:
The story has an ominous and intense mood, created in part by its depiction of emotion. In keeping with the Gothic tradition, emotions are explicit and theatrical. Take, for example, when Lanyon sees Jekyll transform:
Unlock with LitCharts A+“O God!" I screamed, and "O God!" again and again, for there before me [...] stood Henry Jekyll.
