Howards End

by E. M. Forster

Howards End: Tone 1 key example

Definition of Tone

The tone of a piece of writing is its general character or attitude, which might be cheerful or depressive, sarcastic or sincere, comical or mournful, praising or critical, and so on. For instance... read full definition
The tone of a piece of writing is its general character or attitude, which might be cheerful or depressive, sarcastic or sincere, comical or mournful, praising or critical... read full definition
The tone of a piece of writing is its general character or attitude, which might be cheerful or depressive, sarcastic or sincere, comical... read full definition
Tone
Explanation and Analysis:

The tone of the narrator of Howards End varies widely in its intimacy and its seriousness. This is largely because the narrator is highly present in the story, often actively intervening and speaking directly to the reader. The narrator is also very sympathetic to the characters throughout, especially the Schlegel family. They often comment on the correctness or the kindness of these people’s choices, and conversely on the unkindness or inappropriateness of others’ behaviors.