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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 in White Noise reflects Jack's jittery self-deprecation and fear of death. As told in his first person narration, the book follows Jack's anxieties and twisted perceptions of the world around him. Many of Jack's fears and concerns, whether about disease, his own incompetence in his academic field, or the nefarious actions of Willie Mink, can seem outlandish. But through Jack's point of view, the reader is privy to the disturbing fact that Jack almost always feels like he acts rationally.
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