Trifles

by Susan Glaspell

Trifles: Mood 1 key example

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:

Because the play revolves around the investigation of a murder, it is characterized by a tense and foreboding mood. While suspense is prevalent throughout the entire play, the tension culminates when the two women find a dead bird hidden in Minnie's knitting box. The horror of the scene is driven home by Mrs Peters:  

"Somebody—wrung—its—neck."