In the Time of the Butterflies
by Julia Alvarez
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In the Time of the Butterflies: 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 In the Time of the Butterflies

Mood
Explanation and Analysis:

Alvarez's In the Time of the Butterflies has a resilient and rebellious mood. The novel portrays both the highs and the lows of the Mirabal sisters' lives as radical revolutionaries and as a regular people.