At the beginning of the novel Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt Winnie’s tone is annoyment. She is tired of being told what to do. Winnie wants to leave and go to the other side of the fence. Readers can first notice this when Winnie states ¨I don't think I can stand this anymore.¨ When someone feels that way it is as if they are being kept somewhere and want to get out. Winnie feels this way about the fence around her yard that she is not allowed to leave. Later on in the text, Winnie's mother calls to her and says, “Come in now, Winnie. Right away. You’ll get heat stroke out there on a day like this. And your lunch is ready.” “See?” said Winnie to the toad. “That’s just what I mean.” Winnie is annoyed that she must go inside when she enjoys
