What Is The Mood Of The Sound Of A Voice By David Hwang

In “The Sound of a Voice” by David Hwang. The author tone for the story seem to be of a scattered, dull and dark type setting. He shows fear, emptiness and silence throughout the story. The play starts with two middle aged adults that began to interact and have dialogue. The man is a stranger to the woman. He has been traveling and is set out on a mission. The woman welcomes the man into her home and offers him some refreshments. He begins to comment on her tea pouring. He seems to rarely converse with people because of how he starts his conversation. He seem to be someone of little words and an enclosed heart. The woman made it known that she was happy to have him in her home, saying,” You would do a great honor to dine with me” (Hwang. 1689). She also states that “Guest are Rare” (Hwang. 1689). You can tell by her words that she is longing for company. As they continue to dialogue with each other, the conversation seems to be of emptiness and shows despair. They are both in need of help and seem to express fear. The woman talk about how she needs to hear the voice of another person by

Rather, like the flowers that play an integral part of the story – representing both the woman and the men whom she loved – the story itself must be discovered layer by layer. One petal at a time. Until, like the man says in the story, “in the silent midst of it—you can hear a voice” (p. 1685). The sound of a voice. The voice of a story, and of an author weaving a tale alive with emotion and color even amidst its spare, drab setting. Reminiscent in its own way of a Voice that resounds through silence, speaking of hope and life. Brimming with belonging and acceptance. Whispering of the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of perfect