Mood

The Count of Monte Cristo

by Alexandre Dumas

The Count of Monte Cristo: 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:

Dumas creates a gripping, suspenseful mood for the reader, fueled by the pain of Dantès's wrongful accusation and the satisfaction of a lengthy tale of revenge. To sustain this mood across more than a thousand pages, Dumas relies on action sequences of swashbuckling, violence, and, in some cases, poisoning—woven together with a healthy bit of Romance, some lighthearted adventuring, and satire of 19th century French society.