Tone
Little Women
by Louisa May Alcott

Little Women: 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
Part 1, Chapter 7: Amy’s Valley of Humiliation
Explanation and Analysis:

The tone of Little Women is affectionate and sympathetic. The narrator seems quite fond of the March family. Its third-person omniscient perspective allows intimate insight into the girls' thoughts, feelings, and personalities. When the girls have hard times, the narrator always takes their side.