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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
Key Examples in The Country Wife
Act 3, Scene 1
Explanation and Analysis:
The mood throughout The Country Wife is lighthearted and jovial, interspersed with satirical moments that carry a slightly more cutting quality. Wycherley aims to make many of his characters into objects of amusement; as such, the mood is rarely ever serious, as is characteristic of a comedy of manners.
