Bobok

Style and Technique

In the story «Bobok», Fyodor Dostoevsky employs a satirical and philosophical style to explore themes of death, morality, and human nature. The language of the work is marked by expressiveness and irony, allowing the author to critically examine social norms and human weaknesses. Dostoevsky uses the technique of internal monologue to convey the main character's reflections, as well as dialogues that occur between the deceased in the cemetery, creating an atmosphere of absurdity and grotesque. The structure of the story is built around first-person narration, allowing the reader to delve deeper into the narrator's thoughts and feelings. The story begins with a description of the main character's state, his reflections on life and death, and then transitions to scenes in the cemetery where the main action unfolds. Dostoevsky masterfully uses symbolism and allegory to emphasize philosophical ideas and provoke the reader to ponder the meaning of life and the inevitability of death.