Guards! Guards!

Style and Technique

In «Guards! Guards!», Terry Pratchett employs his signature humorous style, filled with satire and irony. The language of the work is rich in puns, wordplay, and cultural references, making the text multilayered and engaging for readers of varying backgrounds. Pratchett masterfully uses dialogues to reveal character traits and create comedic situations. The narrative structure is nonlinear, with multiple parallel plot lines that intertwine and converge at the climax. The author actively uses fantasy elements to explore and satirize social and political aspects of society, creating allusions to real events and phenomena. Literary devices such as hyperbole and parody help emphasize the absurdity of the events and enhance the satirical effect.