The White Guard

Style and Technique

The White Guard by Mikhail Bulgakov is characterized by a complex structure with multiple points of view, allowing the reader to see various aspects and events of the Russian Civil War through the perspectives of different characters. The author employs a realistic style, detailing both external events and the inner world of the characters, making the novel particularly emotionally rich and vivid. Bulgakov masterfully handles dialogue, reflecting not only relationships and conflicts but also the socio-historical context of the time. Symbolism plays a special role, linking the characters' fates with larger historical processes.