The Iron Heel

Style and Technique

Jack London's «The Iron Heel» is written in the genre of dystopia and social science fiction. The style of the work is characterized by realistic and detailed descriptions, allowing the reader to immerse themselves deeply in the atmosphere of the events. London uses rich and expressive language to convey the tension and drama of the events. An important feature is the use of a documentary style, which lends credibility and persuasiveness to the narrative. Literary techniques include elements of chronicles, embedded stories, and letters, helping to create a multi-layered narrative structure. The author actively uses dialogues to reveal the characters' personalities and their ideological positions. The story's structure alternates between descriptive and dialogical scenes, contributing to the dynamic development of the plot and maintaining the reader's attention.