Read the following passage from “In Another Country” by Ernest Hemingway. The doctor told me that the major’s wife, who was very young and whom he had not married until he was definitely invalided out of the war, had died of pneumonia. She had been sick only a few days. No one expected her to die. What is the mood of this passage? Cite examples from the passage to support your answer. 4 sentences

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The mood of this passage is melancholy. The mention of the major's wife's death, particularly at a young age and after a short illness, creates a somber atmosphere. The phrase "No one expected her to die" further emphasizes the unexpected and tragic nature of the situation. Additionally, the use of the word "pneumonia" as the cause of death evokes a sense of sadness and loss.