Zoyka's Apartment

Style and Technique

Zoyka's Apartment by Mikhail Bulgakov is a satirical play written in the genre of tragicomedy. The style of the work is characterized by sharp sarcasm and irony aimed at depicting the morals and lifestyle of Soviet society in the 1920s. Bulgakov uses lively and expressive language, rich in dialogues that convey the color of the era and social types. Literary techniques include grotesque, hyperbole, and allegory, allowing the author to sharpen the comic and tragic aspects of the characters' lives. The structure of the play is clearly organized, with divisions into acts and scenes, contributing to the dynamic development of the plot and tension. At the center of the narrative is Zoya Pelts' apartment, which becomes a meeting place for various social layers and characters, emphasizing the theme of social and moral degradation.