This Side of Paradise

Style and Technique

«This Side of Paradise» by F. Scott Fitzgerald is distinguished by its vivid and expressive style, reflecting the spirit of the Jazz Age and youth. The language of the work is rich with metaphors and symbols, allowing a deeper insight into the inner world of the main character, Amory Blaine. Fitzgerald employs a stream of consciousness to convey the character's emotional experiences and reflections. The structure of the novel is unconventional: it is divided into two books, each consisting of several chapters that include traditional narrative elements as well as poems, letters, and dialogues. This creates a sense of fragmentation and reflects the search for identity and meaning in life by the young generation. Literary devices such as irony and allusions help the author critically examine the societal and personal ideals of the time.