What is the tone in "The Egg" by Sherwood Anderson?

The tone of a piece of literature is the author’s attitude toward the subject of the story. In “The Egg” by Sherwood Anderson, the narrator describes a childhood memory of his parents and their pursuit of the American Dream. The tone of the story is dark and sad. The narrator even describes himself as “a gloomy man inclined to see the darker side of life.” Sherwood Anderson uses the life cycle of a chicken in the story to symbolize our journeys in life and how dangers and disappointment are everywhere. The narrator reveals his parents’ struggles and how chasing the American Dream eventually broke his father’s spirit. The author presents this piece of literature as a cautionary tale against chasing your dreams.