For Whom the Bell Tolls

by Ernest Hemingway

For Whom the Bell Tolls: 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
Chapter 43
Explanation and Analysis:

Mood oscillates significantly throughout For Whom the Bell Tolls, but is buoyed by Jordan's feeling that he is fighting for a righteous cause. There exists a mood of contentment that slowly surfaces the closer Jordan comes to approaching self-acceptance and inner harmony.