A Study On Narrative Techniques In We By Yevgeny Zamyatin

Abstract

Yevgeny Zamyatin’s We stands as a landmark in dystopian literature, offering a thought-provoking portrayal of a society under totalitarian control. This research paper delves into the narrative techniques employed by Zamyatin to construct a disconcerting and immersive portrayal of a dehumanizing regime. By analyzing the first-person journal format, juxtaposition of personal and collective narratives, mathematical precision, deliberate contradictions, fragmentation, visual symbolism, and the role of unreliable narration, this paper unravels the intricacies of Zamyatin’s narrative approach and its profound impact on the themes of individuality, surveillance, and resistance within the novel.