The Glass Menagerie
by Tennessee Williams

The Glass Menagerie: 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 Glass Menagerie

Mood
Explanation and Analysis:

The play's mood is rather dismal, as the characters face and succumb to material challenges. The Wingfields struggle in poverty, and each of their attempts to better their lives ultimately end in failure.