Lynn,+Jessica

Tone: Patronizing, sarcastic

1. "As you like it." : Very "in your face." Acknowledges the fact that the readers are inferior or less knowledgable. 2. //I//f so, please add an orgy. If an orgy would help, don’t hesitate//.: Seems almost acommodating, but in reality she is poking fun at the ignorance of her readers. 3.// "Let tambourines be struck above the copulations, and the glory of desire be proclaimed upon the gongs, and (a not unimportant point) let the offspring of these delightful rituals be beloved and looked after by all." Le Guin seems to be exaggerating the situation and by doing so, satirizes the obsessions of society. The tone in this sentence adds to the sarcasm. 4. "For more modest tastes I think there ought to be beer." The author adds her own opinion and shares her preferences within the story. This also shows how her tone is condescending. 5."I really don’t think many of them need to take drooz.": She states this in a matter-of-fact manner, as if it is obvious that the drooz isn't necessary. This excludes the readers as she offers a somewhat esoteric statement with a bias of her own.

The story “Omelas” by Leguin travels from one tone to another as the story progresses. “Omelas” starts off with a joyful, lighthearted tone that portrays “Omelas” in a positive light. For example, Leguin discusses the following, “ In other streets the music beat faster, a shimmering of gong and tambourine.” This carries a positive ring to it. This deeply contrasts with the more somber tones to follow. Following the lighthearted introduction, we are enveloped with a more sarcastic tone. Leguin adopts a condescending tone with a quote, "As you like it”, throwing the story into the hands of the reader. The positive tone has faded and enters a very downcast mode. Leguin describes the child as, “too degraded and imbecile to know any real joy. It has been afraid too long ever to be free of fear.” One can see how “Omelas” modifies the tone to adjust to the theme of a complete gambit: whether one child’s life is worth everyone’s joy. By gradually manipulating tone, the reader can feel the gravity of the dilemma.