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

Key Examples in For Whom the Bell Tolls

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.