“The Rattler” Tone Essay
The relationship between a man and a snake is often like getting a vaccine at the doctor’s office. Often we have to kill snakes which is not generally enjoyable just like how no one likes to get a vaccine. In the story “The Rattler” we learn about a man who had gone on a walk one evening through the desert. During this walk he discovers and kills a rattling snake. “The Rattler” contains both aggressive and threatening tones that describe the snakes hatred toward the man in order to protect himself along with the ominous sound of the snake's rattling tail presenting a sense of danger.
The author’s diction use in “The Rattler” helps the reader understand the aggravated and dark tones of the snake. The man describes