Atmosphere

Atmosphere in literature refers to the overall mood or feeling that a writer creates in a narrative through setting, tone, and descriptive language. It influences how readers emotionally experience a scene or the entire work.

How Atmosphere Is Created:

  1. Setting: The time and place of a story contribute to the atmosphere (e.g., a dark, stormy night creates a tense atmosphere).
  2. Imagery & Descriptions: Sensory details (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) enhance the mood.
  3. Tone: The author's attitude toward the subject influences the atmosphere.
  4. Dialogue: The way characters speak can add to the atmosphere (e.g., whispering creates suspense).

Examples of Atmosphere in Literature:

  • Gothic Atmosphere – Found in Wuthering Heights (Emily Brontë) with its eerie moors and ghostly elements.
  • Mystical Atmosphere – Present in Macbeth (Shakespeare), with its witches and supernatural occurrences.
  • Melancholic Atmosphere – Seen in The Raven (Edgar Allan Poe), with its dark and sorrowful tone.


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