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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 "The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky" feels placid on one level and tense on another. As the four parts feature different settings, and the narrative is focalized around different characters in each part, the mood shifts somewhat as the story progresses. In all of the parts, Crane drags out many scenes through detailed description of the characters or settings. This slow, measured pace plays a significant role in the intensification of the mood that occurs over the course of the story.
