Song of Solomon
by Toni Morrison

Song of Solomon: 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 Song of Solomon

Tone
Explanation and Analysis:

The narrator's tone is contemplative, analytical, and empathetic, representing a real effort to get to the heart of the reasoning behind characters' malaises. Morrison delves deep into her characters' psyches, searching for broader truths about human relations.