The tone of the story is reflective. The story itself tells us how one's benevolent actions left forgotten after death which is very common to our society. The author wants to show a real tragedy in our community. The mood can be described as "dignified" specially when Keesh tried to live for his father's will about having a fair share of meat and he also tried to prove himself and his countrymen that he is a true hunter and shared his devised means in hunting. He speaks with dignity against the council who keeps on accusing him with witchcraft.
