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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
Tone
Explanation and Analysis:
The tone of John Ford’s 17th-century play 'Tis Pity She’s a Whore is extremely serious for the duration of the drama. The subject matter Ford explores includes themes of extreme existential import, including the importance of religious piety; systems of justice and the desire for vengeance; gendered societal expectations and the role of female sexuality; and the conflicts that can occur between individual desires and one’s duty to others (or society more broadly). Ford treats each of these themes with delicate sincerity while still refraining from turning any particular situation into an excessive spectacle.
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