My Children! My Africa!
by Athol Fugard

My Children! My Africa!: 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:

Fugard's play has a tragic, dark, and gritty mood that nevertheless ends with a glimmer of hope. My Children! My Africa! is a realistic portrayal of apartheid South Africa and, as such, it illustrates the grim reality of a segregated country oppressing people due to the color of their skin.