The Bluest Eye

by Toni Morrison

The Bluest Eye: Mood 1 key example

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
Prologue Section 2
Explanation and Analysis:

The mood throughout The Bluest Eye remains consistently bleak, at times even verging on defeatist. This atmosphere is appropriate given the novel's objectives, which include breaking down the psychological effects of anti-Black oppression. The Bluest Eye is neither hopeful nor optimistic.