One Hand Clapping

Style and Technique

In the novel «One Hand Clapping», Anthony Burgess demonstrates his skill in creating a satirical canvas where style and language serve to sharply expose the consumer society. The language of the work is rich with ironic turns that emphasize the absurdity and superficiality of the modern world. Burgess uses simplicity and clarity of narration to contrast with the depth of the themes addressed. The structure of the novel is linear but filled with internal monologues and dialogues that reveal the inner world of the characters and their moral dilemmas. Literary devices such as hyperbole and sarcasm enhance the satirical focus of the work, creating a vivid and memorable image of a society consumed by material values.