Mood

The Color Purple

by Alice Walker

The Color Purple: 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
Mood
Explanation and Analysis:

The Color Purple embodies the ethos that, despite myriad problems, anyone can find community, love, and belonging—even beyond the margins of society. The mood remains largely hopeful throughout the novel. In large part, this hopeful mood depends upon Celie and her personal outlook as the point-of-view character.