Question

We boiled water, poured [it] into the tub, and then put cold water in the tub. And that's what we took a bath in, because there was no such thing as hot water in the house." On cold mornings, "my mom would get up . . . and make the fire in the coal stove and get back in bed until the room got warm."

What is the tone of the excerpt?

resentful
nostalgic
critical
humorous

Answer 1

The tone of the excerpt is nostalgic. The description of past experiences, such as the method of bathing and the warmth of the coal stove, reflects a fond reminiscing about simpler times, despite the challenges faced.