The overall mood in the excerpt from "Tobin's Palm" is one of cynicism and melancholy, as Tobin's hardheadedness and discontent are highlighted against the backdrop of a festive setting. His disdain for the joyful attractions and reluctance to engage with the cheerful atmosphere convey a sense of sadness that pervades his character.
Tobin's Palm by O. Henry So, to Coney me and Tobin went, thinking that a turn at the chutes and the smell of the popcorn might raise the heart in his bosom. But Tobin was a hardheaded man, and the sadness stuck in his skin. He ground his teeth at the crying balloons; he cursed the moving pictures; and, though he would drink whenever asked, he scorned Punch and Judy, and was for licking the tintype men as they came. Use the excerpt from "Tobin's Palm" by O. Henry to answer the questions. 1. What is the overall mood or feeling that O. Henry creates in the excerpt from "Tobin's Palm"? in two sentences
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