The mood in the story “What Happened during the Ice
Storm” changed very quickly within the opening sentences of the first
paragraph. The first few references to
the ice were positive, talking about how “beautiful” (265) it was. The people saw the ice as shining “like
glass” as it covered everything.
However, almost immediately, the people changed their perception of the
silver thaw as the tree branches snapped under the weight. Also, what was earlier described as
enchanting became “blurred” as the rain made it hard to see. Finally, the farmers saw the ice as a threat
to their livestock and protected them from the inclement weather. Clearly, the ice rain which was seen as
pretty rapidly became a danger in the opinions of the public.
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