Half of a Yellow Sun

Style and Technique

In «Half of a Yellow Sun», Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie employs a rich and expressive language that captures the atmosphere of Nigeria during the civil war. The author skillfully combines third-person narration with the characters' internal monologues, allowing for a deeper understanding of their thoughts and feelings. Literary devices such as flashbacks and shifts in perspective are used to create a multilayered and dynamic plot. The narrative structure is nonlinear, which helps to reveal the complex relationships between characters and historical events. Adichie also uses symbolism and metaphors to convey deep emotional and cultural contexts, making the storytelling rich and nuanced.