Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years

Style and Technique

«Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years» by Sue Townsend is written in the form of a diary, allowing readers to delve deeper into the thoughts and experiences of the main character, Adrian Mole. The narrative style is characterized by humor and irony, a hallmark of Townsend's works. The language is simple and accessible, making it appealing to a broad audience. The author employs satire to critique society and social norms, as well as to depict Adrian's inner world. Literary devices such as hyperbole and sarcasm highlight the comedic and absurd nature of some situations the hero faces. The diary-based structure allows readers to follow the character's development and maturation, as well as changes in his views and relationships with those around him. This creates a sense of presence and enables readers to empathize with the hero throughout the narrative.