The Captive

Style and Technique

In «The Captive», Marcel Proust continues to employ his characteristic style, which includes complex and lengthy sentences rich in detail and internal monologues. The language of the work is abundant with metaphors and symbols, allowing a deeper immersion into the psychological experiences of the characters. Proust masterfully conveys the subtle nuances of human emotions and relationships, using stream of consciousness and associative links. The narrative structure is nonlinear, reflecting the subjective perception of time and memory. The author pays great attention to the inner world of the characters, their thoughts and feelings, making the narrative deeply intimate and personal. Literary devices such as retrospection and recurring motifs help create an atmosphere of contemplation and melancholy, characteristic of the entire cycle «In Search of Lost Time». Proust also uses contrasts and parallels to highlight changes in perception and the development of the protagonist.