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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
Key Examples in Oroonoko
Mood
Explanation and Analysis:
Mood in Oroonoko is connected to the characters' relative states of freedom. When Oroonoko is in his home country, for instance—before his capture—the mood is rather optimistic and lighthearted. Although Oroonoko and Imoinda have been separated by the king, they both maintain hope that they will belong to one another entirely in the future. Even after Oroonoko is captured, he maintains optimism, which the mood of the novella reflects. When his captors realize who they have in captivity and pledge to release him, Oroonoko trusts that they will hold true to their word. Though the behavior of the colonizers is clearly suspicious, both Oroonoko and the reader maintain faith at this point that a happy ending is still possible. Chivalric romances often—though not always—resemble fairytales in that they end happily, with the hero satisfied in his quest despite suffering loss along the way.
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