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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
Mood
Explanation and Analysis:
The mood of Riders to the Sea is extremely bleak. Despite the fact that the play opens with no confirmed deaths—Michael is missing at sea but none of his family members know for sure that he has died—the mood is still gloomy and depressing. This comes through in Synge’s decision to have white boards present on stage from the opening scene, signaling that one (or more) characters will die and require a coffin.
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