What is the author's tone in Beware of Pity by Stefan Zweig?

The language of the novel is somewhat formal, which can, on occasion, mask the true emotion of the characters. This actually serves a function in the novel, as Hofmiller, the main character, is a man born of military blood who hails duty over all else. He is not much for passion, or even love, but does have the emotional capacity for pity. His language often depicts the world as one big military conquest, and his emotional moments are often hidden by an overwhelming sense of duty and responsibility. On the other hand, Edith's emotional outbursts are shown clearly to be the outbursts of an immature child through the language Zweig uses to convey her situations. The endearing language used to explain her love of dancing, to explain how she feels, and her inability to tell others how she feels without emotional explosions conveys a sense of childish whim in her actions. At the same time, Kekesfalva's emotional manipulation is clearly conveyed as the author uses a very whining and insistent tone to describe his requests of Hofmiller. Finally, the author's use of softer, more patient language when discussing Doctor Condor show without doubt his intent to care for others without pity, but with honest emotion.