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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:
The mood of The School for Scandal is consistently jovial and lighthearted for the duration of the production. Even though there are many dastardly plots afoot (including reputation-ruining rumors, multiple disguises and deceptions, would-be-affairs, and licentious behavior), Sheridan avoids rendering any scene that might veer too heavily into tragedy or seriousness. The characters’ dialogue is full of banter (and sometimes posturing), while moments of ridicule and cruelty on the part of those like Snake and Lady Sneerwell (among the other gossips) are curbed by the fact that the subjects of their venom are almost never present to receive the mean-spirited remarks. No real, lasting harm is done to any of the gossips’ intended targets because their targets often do not know that they are being insulted to begin with!
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