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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
Letter 9
Explanation and Analysis:
James narrates his account of colonial life with awe, and de Crèvecoeur instills a mood of wonder and even joy at the beginning of the novel as James remarks upon the various miracles of the colonies. This is especially evident in his passage on the bountiful natural wealth of Nantucket and the admirable industriousness of the whalers there.
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