What is the author's tone in the novel, Tyrell?

Tone is as important as language in reference to the dialogue between the characters in the novel. Between Tyrell and his mother, for example, the tone Tyrell takes belies the frustration he feels toward her as well as the lack of confidence he feels that his mother has his best interests at heart. The tone Tyrell takes with himself throughout the novel reveals his journey of personal growth because he begins to see himself as capable of going back to finish high school and continuing to throw parties and work on his career as a DJ. He finds reason to smile at the close of the novel with his newfound self-confidence, telling Jasmine that “My next one gonna be even better. I’m a DJ…you seen me up there working them turntables. Girl, I got mad skills” (215). The money he carries now changes the tone of Tyrell’s thoughts and narration when he begins focusing on the use of words like “free” and “light” as he enjoys his temporary unburdening. He thinks to himself that he feels “kinda free…And I need that too. I need time where I don’t gotta worry ‘bout nobody but myself” (214).