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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:
Salinger makes tiny adjustments and some sudden abrupt changes to the mood throughout The Catcher in the Rye to influence how the reader thinks and feels about Holden and his experiences. The novel starts with an air of disillusionment and sarcastic, tongue-in-cheek humor as Holden begins to talk about his expulsion from school, his life in New York and his preferred reading material. He seems like a quintessentially angry, frustrated teenager as it starts.
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