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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
Act 1, scene 1
Explanation and Analysis:
The Tempest has a range of moods that vary from dark and fearful to whimsical and magical to hopeful and happy. The opening sequence conveys a mood of darkness, violence, and fear, as Alonso, Antonio, and Gonzalo fight for their lives in a terrible storm. In Act 1, Scene 1, Miranda looks on and begs her father to stop it:
If by your art, my dearest father, you have
Put the wild waters in this roar, allay them.
The sky, it seems, would pour down stinking pitch,
But that the sea, mounting to the welkin's cheek,
Dashes the fire out. O, I have suffered
With those that I saw suffer: a brave vessel,
Who had, no doubt, some noble creature in her,
Dash'd all to pieces.
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Act 3, scene 1
Explanation and Analysis:
The Tempest has a range of moods that vary from dark and fearful to whimsical and magical to hopeful and happy. The opening sequence conveys a mood of darkness, violence, and fear, as Alonso, Antonio, and Gonzalo fight for their lives in a terrible storm. In Act 1, Scene 1, Miranda looks on and begs her father to stop it:
Unlock with LitCharts A+If by your art, my dearest father, you have
Put the wild waters in this roar, allay them.
The sky, it seems, would pour down stinking pitch,
But that the sea, mounting to the welkin's cheek,
Dashes the fire out. O, I have suffered
With those that I saw suffer: a brave vessel,
Who had, no doubt, some noble creature in her,
Dash'd all to pieces.
Related Themes:
