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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
Mood
Explanation and Analysis:
The mood of Grendel's story, as told in his own first-person narration, shows a suprising depth of feeling when compared to the depiction of the monster in the original Beowulf poem. Grendel feels, loves, hates, jokes, and, often, suffers. That Grendel has moods at all is Gardner's profound innovation from the thoughtless, murderous beast in Beowulf.
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