The air was thick. as i walked into the room to find an empty chair, i could feel the steam around me. eyes felt like daggers through my body. i waited motionlessly for the meeting to start, my heart beating wildly and my mouth dry. the principal began with his introductions and described the purpose of the meeting. we were to brainstorm ways of dealing with the issue in a positive manner. once suggestions were started, they began rolling in like waves. the air suddenly became easier to breathe. my body relaxed and my pulse settled down. maybe i could even speak up with my own idea!
how did the writer create the mood?

Titinius.] why didst thou send me forth, brave cassius? did i not meet thy friends, and did not they put on my brows this wreath of victory, and bid me give it thee? didst thou not hear their shouts? alas, thou hast misconstrued everything! but hold thee, take this garland on thy brow. thy brutus bid me give it thee, and i will do his bidding. brutus, come apace, and see how i regarded caius cassius. by your leave, gods,—this is a roman’s part: come, cassius’ sword, and find titinius’ heart. which theme is best expressed by the text evidence in the excerpt? a. power corrupts those who achieve it. b victory has a high cost for both sides of a conflict. c. loyalty to one's superior is more important than life. d. people in power cannot recognize success.