Mood

Where the Crawdads Sing

by Delia Owens

Where the Crawdads Sing: 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:

The novel opens with peace and loneliness that wash through Kya's life like tides. These match Kya’s experience in the marsh, and introduce the reader rapidly to the strange rhythms of her life. Early scenes seem to want the reader to feel the quiet stillness of the landscape without forgetting the distance that separates Kya from the town.