A Doll's House

by Henrik Ibsen

A Doll's House: 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 mood of A Doll’s House is tense and precarious. Although the play takes place during the holidays, the cheerful atmosphere initially conjured by the setting does not last long. The majority of the play’s plot centers on the question of whether and how Nora’s husband Torvald will learn that she once took a loan to save his life by forging her father’s signature. Thus, the audience is constantly waiting for the other shoe to drop, for Nora’s secret to be found out and the aftermath that will ensue.