North and South
by Elizabeth Gaskell
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North and South: 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 North and South

Tone
Explanation and Analysis:

Overall, the novel's tone is supportive of women and feminine strength, moralizing and paternalistic, and broadly sympathetic to the struggling poor. Throughout, there's also an undercurrent of pathos and melodrama that keeps readers engaged and plays on their sympathies.