Mood

Volpone

by Ben Jonson

Volpone: 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
Act 2, Scene 5
Explanation and Analysis:

As a satire, the mood in Volpone is occasionally playful and irreverent, but often severe—Jonson did not mince words when it came to critiquing the extravagance and greed of 17th century Venice.