The Little Hero

Style and Technique

In the story «The Little Hero», Fyodor Dostoevsky employs a realistic style, characteristic of his work. The language of the piece is rich with emotional descriptions and internal monologues, allowing for a deeper insight into the characters' psychology. The author uses literary devices such as symbolism and metaphors to emphasize the protagonist's inner experiences. The structure of the story is linear, with the narrative told in the first person, creating an effect of direct reader involvement in the events. Dostoevsky masterfully conveys the atmosphere of childhood and the inner world of a child facing complex feelings and experiences for the first time. The story is filled with subtle observations of the surrounding world and people, making it deep and multilayered.