Can someone explain what the central tone is in the short story, “why, you reckon” by langston hughes.

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Every written piece comprises a central theme or subject matter. The manner in which a writer approaches this theme and subject is the tone. In this specific short story  the tone is formal, sometimes informal and ironic.

teenagers are certainly stereotyped as moody.

most people view teenagers as naturally moody and grumpy, even when this is wrong. many teens are suffering from depression but it is brushed off as "just a phase" or "that's just cause they're a teenager"

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