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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 throughout "Harrison Bergeron" is suspenseful and unsettling. From the start, the story leaves the reader feeling apprehensive by narrating such violent, terror-inducing events with a dull ambivalence. For example, the speaker explains absolute equality and Harrison Bergeron’s imprisonment in a casual way, even though they are cruelties that would normally evoke alarm or outrage. Instead, the reader is left uneasy from the incongruity between the events being described and the manner in which the speaker tells them.
