The Garden Party
by Katherine Mansfield
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The Garden Party: 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

Key Examples in The Garden Party

Mood
Explanation and Analysis:

At the beginning of “The Garden Party,” the story’s mood is bright, jovial, and full of childlike wonder. Laura, the story’s protagonist, marvels as she interacts with workmen setting up a marquee (a large outdoor tent): 

What nice eyes he had, small, but such a dark blue! And now she looked at the others, they were smiling too. “Cheer up, we won’t bite,” their smile seemed to say. How very nice workmen were! And what a beautiful morning!