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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
Tone
Explanation and Analysis:
Tender is the Night condemns the opulent lifestyle of American post-World War I expatriates—even though that accurately describes Fitzgerald himself. This disapproving tone is revealed both in the satirical portrayal of excess and leisure throughout the story and in Dick's downfall from respected socialite, professional, and father to a local psychologist in rural America.
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