Which tone the author used to express her feelings about the topic in the story Amy's Metaphor by Elisa Oh and give an example of the text?

The author used a reflective and contemplative tone to express her feelings about the topic in the story "Amy's Metaphor." An example of this tone is when the author describes Amy's struggle with her mother's illness:

"Watching her mother waste away in a hospital bed, Amy felt as though she was losing a piece of herself. The inevitability of death hung in the air like a heavy cloud, filling Amy with a deep sense of sadness and longing for the days when her mother was strong and vibrant."