Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction

Style and Technique

The book «Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction» is written in diary form, allowing readers to delve deeper into the thoughts and feelings of the main character, Adrian Mole. Sue Townsend's style is characterized by irony and satire, making the narrative both light and profound. The language is rich with humor, often employing wordplay and sarcasm to highlight the absurdity of the situations the protagonist finds himself in. Literary devices include allusions to political and social events of the time, adding relevance to the text and allowing the author to critique society. The structure of the story, as in previous books in the series, is based on a chronological account of events, creating a sense of presence and allowing readers to follow the character's development in real time. This also contributes to an intimate atmosphere, as the reader becomes a confidant of Adrian.