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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
Chapter 2
Explanation and Analysis:
Hemingway's tone in The Sun Also Rises is mournful and bitterly ironic. At times, Jake’s narration verges on outright cynicism. A prime example of this tone appears in Chapter 19, when Jake finally loses his patience with his unrequited love for Brett after sending her an affectionate telegram:
That seemed to handle it. That was it. Send a girl off with one man. Introduce her to another to go off with him. Now go and bring her back. And sign the wire with love. That was it all right. I went to lunch.
Chapter 19
Explanation and Analysis:
Hemingway's tone in The Sun Also Rises is mournful and bitterly ironic. At times, Jake’s narration verges on outright cynicism. A prime example of this tone appears in Chapter 19, when Jake finally loses his patience with his unrequited love for Brett after sending her an affectionate telegram:
Unlock with LitCharts A+That seemed to handle it. That was it. Send a girl off with one man. Introduce her to another to go off with him. Now go and bring her back. And sign the wire with love. That was it all right. I went to lunch.
