Confessions of a Mask

Style and Technique

In «Confessions of a Mask», Yukio Mishima employs a style that combines elements of autobiographical narrative and psychological analysis. The language of the work is rich with metaphors and symbolism, allowing a deeper insight into the protagonist's inner world. The author skillfully conveys complex emotional states and internal conflicts through detailed descriptions and subtle psychological observations. Literary techniques such as stream of consciousness and retrospective inserts help create a multi-layered narrative structure where past and present intertwine, revealing the evolution of the protagonist's personality. The narrative structure is nonlinear, emphasizing the chaotic and contradictory nature of the protagonist's inner world. Mishima also uses contrasts between the external and internal, real and imagined, to underscore the theme of masking true essence and the search for identity.