Never Let Me Go
by Kazuo Ishiguro
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Never Let Me Go: 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

Key Examples in Never Let Me Go

Chapter 16
Explanation and Analysis:

The tone in Never Let Me Go is reflective and introspective, often laced with self-doubt and uncertainty. Kathy H. serves as the narrator of the novel and, as such, her emotions and fears largely influence the shifts in tone within the narrative.