ipl-logo

How Did Margaret Peterson Haddix Use Mood To Create Mood

380 Words2 Pages
“Ma shook her head and put her finger to her lips. Another secret” (7). Jessie has to deal with these secrets all her life. As a young girl growing up in an 1800’s world, she has to collect water from the river, and is forbidden to say certain words. In Clifton, the place where Jessie and her family lives, it is 1840. But in the outside world, it is 1996. However, the children of Clifton are not aware of this. “ For the first time in her life, Jessie wanted to scream at Ma” (25). Margaret Peterson Haddix used Tone and mood to create Imagery for the readers. Tone and Mood adds to the evolution of characters. “Outside, it's 1996” (21). Margaret Peterson Haddix used this tone and mood for a reason. She wanted the readers to feel
Open Document