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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 Bridge of San Luis Rey is pensive, philosophical, and at times playful. The novel sets out very seriously to address big moral questions. Characters such as Brother Juniper are trying to figure out if it's possible to determine why some people suffer while others do not. Others, like the Perichole, lose loved ones in the bridge collapse have to learn how to live with grief and find meaning in random tragedies.
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