Mood
Gulliver's Travels
by Jonathan Swift

Gulliver's Travels: 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 Gulliver's Travels

Book 3, Chapter 1
Explanation and Analysis:

The mood of Gulliver's Travels shifts over the course of the novel, often oscillating between cheerful and despairing to reflect the various bizarre situations in which Gulliver finds himself.

Book 4, Chapter 11
Explanation and Analysis:

The mood of Gulliver's Travels shifts over the course of the novel, often oscillating between cheerful and despairing to reflect the various bizarre situations in which Gulliver finds himself.

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