Eveline

by James Joyce

Eveline: 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:

As the protagonist, Eveline, thinks and recalls events, people, and landscapes throughout the story, she feels different emotions. As such, the story’s tone changes to reflect how Eveline is feeling. It is overall passionate, as it is informed by Eveline’s intense emotions.