What is the author's tone in Either/Or by Soren Kierkegaard?

The tone of the work is in some respects complex yet in other regards quite simple. The author is clearly educating his audience. He is providing life instruction. He is working to allay the fears of a younger man. All of this makes the tone sympathetic and caring. The author is very creative. His exposition is clear and very pleasurable for readers. He is able to create an exceptionally personal tone to the work and yet the means he uses to achieve this remain elusive.