Tevye the Dairyman

Style and Technique

The book «Tevye the Dairyman» by Sholem Aleichem is written in the genre of humorous prose with elements of tragicomedy. The style of the work is characterized by lively and vivid language, rich with idiomatic expressions and folk wisdom. The author uses simple yet expressive speech that conveys the color of the Jewish shtetl and its inhabitants. Sholem Aleichem masterfully combines humor and irony with deep philosophical reflections, allowing the reader to both laugh and ponder serious life questions. Literary techniques include dialogues that reveal the characters and their relationships, as well as monologues by the main character, Tevye, which serve as a means of conveying his inner world and philosophy. The narrative structure consists of a series of interconnected episodes from Tevye's life, illustrating his struggle with life's difficulties and his effort to maintain human dignity and faith in a better future.