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Theme and Tone

Theme and Tone. Gwenivere Moore Kennedi Poland B. Joseph McLaughlin. Definition. Theme: The central idea of a work. Tone: The emotion or attitude behind the writing. Classification. Both are narrative devices, as they show the narrator’s thoughts and feelings. Examples in literature.

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Theme and Tone

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  1. Theme and Tone Gwenivere Moore Kennedi Poland B. Joseph McLaughlin

  2. Definition Theme: The central idea of a work. Tone: The emotion or attitude behind the writing.

  3. Classification Both are narrative devices, as they show the narrator’s thoughts and feelings.

  4. Examples in literature Theme: In J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye, one overarching theme is coming-of-age. This is apparent in Holden’s discomfort concerning adulthood and simultaneous desire to be more “grown up.”

  5. Examples in Literature Cont. Tone: J.D salinger also uses a very cynical and judgemental tone throughout the novel because Holden is very critical of the actions of adults in his life. He also has negative views about adulthood itself.

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