Island Beneath the Sea

Style and Technique

In «Island Beneath the Sea», Isabel Allende uses rich and expressive language that allows the reader to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of the era and setting. Allende's style is lyrical and emotional, helping to convey the inner experiences of the characters. The author employs many metaphors and symbols to highlight the themes of freedom, slavery, and the search for identity. The narrative structure alternates between different time periods and points of view, creating a multilayered story. Allende skillfully weaves historical events into the personal stories of her characters, creating a vivid and detailed picture of life in the colonial era. Literary devices such as flashbacks and inner monologues help reveal the depth of the characters and their motivations, making them more complex and realistic.