Marigolds

by Eugenia Collier

Marigolds: 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
Mood
Explanation and Analysis:

The mood of “Marigolds” is primarily heavy and bleak, with some moments of lightness. The heaviness of the story centers on the impoverished conditions in which Lizabeth and her Black working-class family and community live during the Great Depression.