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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
Act 5, scene 5
Explanation and Analysis:
Julius Caesar is written as a historical tragedy with special import for the Elizabethan period in which Shakespeare writes. As such, Shakespeare takes an extremely serious tone throughout. There is a notable absence of any character who resembles a typical Shakespearean "fool"—a common way in which Shakespeare would inject comic relief into his tragedies. Instead, Shakespeare relays the events of his play in a somber, sober tone. He immerses his characters entirely within their world, and fully invests the audience in their murderous, traitorous plots against each other.
