STYLISTIC DEVICES OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL PORTRAYAL OF CHARACTERS IN THE NOVEL BY FRANCIS SCOTT FITZGERALD “THE GREAT GATSBY”

Journal Title: Scientific journal «International Journal of Philology» - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 248

Abstract

This paper analyzes stylistic devices of the characters’ psychological portrayal in the novel "The Great Gatsby" by F.S. Fitzgerald and their impact on the reader’s perception. The novel emphasizes complex phenomena of the epoch and their ambiguous interpretation in the light of the sophisticated descriptions of psychological images. It deals with the contemporary problems of the society. Duality, contradictory of characters’ actions are described in the literary work. The interaction of stylistic devices and expressive means plays an important role in creating of the characters’ portrayals. It helps to create unique images and the author’s individual style.

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O Babenko, Ye Marchukov

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O Babenko, Ye Marchukov (2016). STYLISTIC DEVICES OF THE PSYCHOLOGICAL PORTRAYAL OF CHARACTERS IN THE NOVEL BY FRANCIS SCOTT FITZGERALD “THE GREAT GATSBY”. Scientific journal «International Journal of Philology», 1(248), -. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-386879