Julius Caesar

by William Shakespeare

Julius Caesar: Mood 1 key example

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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:

Julius Caesar creates a grave mood in the audience. Although the play opens with a bit of levity, as Flavius and Murellus walk amongst the commoners and Shakespeare has a bit of fun with wordplay, by the end of the very first scene the tension between Caesar and his political rivals becomes clear.