The Stranger
by Albert Camus

The Stranger: Tone 1 key example

Definition of Tone

The tone of a piece of writing is its general character or attitude, which might be cheerful or depressive, sarcastic or sincere, comical or mournful, praising or critical, and so on. For instance... read full definition
The tone of a piece of writing is its general character or attitude, which might be cheerful or depressive, sarcastic or sincere, comical or mournful, praising or critical... read full definition
The tone of a piece of writing is its general character or attitude, which might be cheerful or depressive, sarcastic or sincere, comical... read full definition
Tone
Explanation and Analysis:

The tone of The Stranger is, more than anything else, apathetic. Meursault displays a unique indifference, often remarking on the interchangeability of various people, places, and things. He holds a perspective on life that is somewhat jarring for the reader to see the world through, as it is quite passive and indifferent.