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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
Part I
Explanation and Analysis—Dynamic :
The Rime of the Ancient Mariner has a complex and varied mood that evolves throughout the poem. At the start of the poem, there is a sense of foreboding and eeriness. The Mariner stops the Wedding Guest and "holds him with his glittering eye" as he begins his tale with an intensity that sets a mysterious and somewhat ominous mood. In the following sections, as the Mariner narrates his harrowing experience at sea, there is a prevailing mood of isolation and desolation. The crew's suffering, the curse imposed on the Mariner, and the eerie calm of the ocean contribute to a sense of loneliness and despair.
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