The Mark on the Wall

by Virginia Woolf

The Mark on the Wall: 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 mood, like the tone of the story, varies greatly depending on the narrator's mentality and current thought. At times, the narrator's speculation creates a very nihilistic, or pessimistic, mood:

Oh! dear me, the mystery of life; The inaccuracy of thought! The ignorance of humanity!