Androcles and the Lion

Style and Technique

The play «Androcles and the Lion» by Bernard Shaw is characterized by a satirical style and the use of irony to critique religious and social institutions. Shaw employs witty dialogues and paradoxical situations to highlight the hypocrisy and absurdity of certain aspects of human behavior. The language of the play is rich in sarcasm and wordplay, allowing the author to convey his philosophical ideas and views on society. The structure of the work is built in the form of a classical play with acts and scenes, where each character represents a certain archetype, enabling Shaw to explore various moral and ethical questions. Literary devices such as allegory and symbolism are used to deepen the meaning and emphasize themes related to freedom, faith, and humanism.