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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
Mood
Explanation and Analysis:
As a Restoration comedy, The Rover is primarily comedic in mood. However, the mood is also tense and menacing at times. When the characters who usually contribute the most to the comedic mood go overboard, the audience is meant to stop smiling and begin to feel on edge. Although Willmore charms and the audience most of the time, his rakish and excessive tendencies also make him a dangerous figure. There are scenes in which his lines and actions make the audience laugh in one moment and shudder in the next. The oscillation between these two contrasting moods creates an uneasiness that runs as an undercurrent throughout the play's five acts.
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