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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:
At the beginning of Book 3 (and thus the beginning of The Two Towers), the mood is utterly dire. The Fellowship of the Ring separates after an attack by the Orcs leads to Boromir's death. Frodo and Samwise flee, Merry and Pippin are captured, and Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli are left to decide which of their friends to follow.
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