Title: Unveiling the Elegance: A Stylistic Analysis of Dritero Agolli's "The Bronze Bust"

A Stylistic Analysis of Bronze Bust by Dritero Agolli Author’s Name The Institutional Affiliation Course Number and Name Instructor Name Assignment Due Date Introduction Bronze Bust is an English translation of the novel “Komisari Memo” by Dritero Agolli. Agolli is an Albanian writer with many controversial novel creations that have been translated into many languages. This novel under discussion is the journey of an investigator, Memo, who investigates a matter about Bronze Bust. While doing so, he uncovers his past and cultural identity, reaching a point when he is tested in his dutifulness as human resilience is revealed. The story is set in Lajthiza significantly. The tone and mood of the story are serious, and the story conveys the themes of culture and morality. Agolli has created dynamic characters using abstract language. Using similes, metaphors, and imagery, the author appeals to the reader’s senses and emotions. Bronze Bust, set in Lajthiza with multi-dimensional characters and using literary devices, conveys the theme of cultural legacy, justice, and morality in a serious tone and mood in the powerful narrative. Setting Bronze Bust is set in Lajthiza in the post-World War II phase. The novel’s setting is significant because Lajthiza was under German and Italian control at that time, inviting the reader to empathize with the struggle of partisans through the socio-political crisis raised by the nationalists. Another factor contributing to the significance of the setting is the prevalence of high hills in Lajthiza that provide a mesmerizing backdrop to the story of a group attempting to set the bronze bust on the peak of a high mountain (Agolli, 1975). The post-war Lajthiza is the specific location to set a conflict between partisan communists and nationalists that the author wants to show through their endeavour to get the statue fixed on the top of the mountain. Characterization The author has created multi-dimensional and dynamic characters in his novel. The central character, Komisari Memo, verifies Aristotelian standards of a hero with his elegant occupation, truthful performance in his profession, intelligence, resourcefulness, and the presence of character flaws. His character grows as he passes through challenges. The confrontation with the past and the adversity of cases he handles changes him into a transformed man, and he feels the newfound wisdom in him (Agolli, 1975). As time advances, the protagonist becomes even more truthful and justice-oriented as he comprehends life more deeply. The author also creates dynamic, supportive characters, some attributed with antagonist attitudes based on their pragmatic interests. These characters also change, either exhibiting moral dilemmas or becoming more supportive of Memo stemming from their theological and national beliefs. However, most characters grew; the author says that they discovered hidden strengths and confronted inner negativity (Agolli, 1975). The character accompanying the hero in the journey finds resilience and courage like Memo with the novel’s progress. Finally, Agolli created remarkably realistic and vibrant characters who engage the reader through their coming of age and an amalgam of character traits that make them interesting, relatable, and credible for the reader. Tone The tone is serious, intriguing, reflective, and sometimes humorous. The protagonist is a crime investigator who uncovers mysteries to conclude. It shows the seriousness of the overall tone with a touch of mystery that is an essential part of crime investigations. Therefore, the reader stays thrilled unless the story reaches its resolution. The story also provides keen details of the characters’ evolution, showing their outward and inward personalities to connect their growth and dilemmas with deeper philosophical questions. Hence, it becomes reflective for the reader on several occasions. Also, a few scenes bring light moments to make the tone humorous. For example, the Memo’s encounter with an eccentric street performer lets him forget the graveness of his duty and chuckle for a while (Agolli, 1975). This moment breaks the plot’s tension and creates an occasional levity for a little time. Overall, the author combines the elements of seriousness, suspense, reflection, and humour to compose an engaging and rich piece of art. Mood The mood...