Without a Dowry

Style and Technique

«Without a Dowry» by Alexander Ostrovsky is a realistic drama that deeply explores the social and domestic issues of 19th-century Russian life. The dialogues in the play are written in a lively, natural language, bringing the work closer to the everyday speech of that time. Ostrovsky uses imagery and allegory to highlight the inner world of the characters and their relationships. The structure of the work is traditional for classical drama, including a clear sequence of exposition, climax, and resolution, which helps the reader follow the development of the plot and the exploration of the main theme — the role of money in human life and its impact on interpersonal relationships.