Malone Dies

Style and Technique

In «Malone Dies», Samuel Beckett employs a minimalist style characterized by brevity and economy of expression. The language is simple and straightforward, highlighting the existential emptiness and despair of the main character. Literary techniques include internal monologue, stream of consciousness, and a fragmented narrative structure. The story alternates between Malone's reflections on his life and the fictional tales he creates to pass the time. The structure is nonlinear, reflecting the chaotic state of the protagonist's mind and his gradual decline.