The Nose

Style and Technique

The story "The Nose" by Nikolai Vasilyevich Gogol is written in the genre of satirical fantasy. The style of the work is characterized by grotesque and absurdity, allowing the author to mock social vices and the bureaucratic system. The language of the story is rich with ironic and sarcastic remarks, emphasizing the ridiculousness of the events. Gogol uses hyperbole and metaphor to create comedic situations and images. The structure of the story is nonlinear, with events unfolding in an absurd plot where the main character, Major Kovalyov, loses his nose, which begins to live an independent life. The story is divided into three parts, each describing different stages of this fantastical tale. Gogol masterfully uses dialogues and internal monologues of the characters to reveal their personalities and highlight the absurdity of the situation.