The Road Back

Style and Technique

In «The Road Back», Erich Maria Remarque employs a realistic style to convey the harsh reality of the post-war period. The language of the work is simple and concise, emphasizing the emotional weight and hopelessness faced by the characters. The author skillfully uses dialogues to reveal the inner world of the characters and their experiences. Literary devices such as symbolism and metaphors help to deepen the understanding of the characters' psychological states. The narrative structure is linear, allowing the reader to follow the development of events and the evolution of the characters. Remarque also uses flashbacks to show the characters' backstories and their experiences on the front, adding depth to the narrative.