The Black Arrow

Style and Technique

Robert Louis Stevenson's novel «The Black Arrow» is written in the historical adventure genre. The author's style is characterized by vivid descriptions and dynamic storytelling. The language of the work is rich with archaisms and historical terms, helping to create the atmosphere of 15th-century England. Stevenson employs numerous dialogues that reveal character traits and advance the plot. Literary devices include symbolism (the black arrow as a symbol of vengeance and justice), contrast (between nobility and betrayal), and elements of romanticism (idealization of heroes and their deeds). The narrative structure is linear, with a clear division into chapters, each representing a complete episode that contributes to the development of the main plot.