LANGUAGE OF CHARACTERS IN SERGEI YESENIN’S WORKS

Abstract

The article examines the role of character speech in Sergei Yesenin’s literary works and its impact on narrative realism, character development, and cultural expression. By analyzing Yesenin’s prose and poetry, the study explores the use of colloquial language, dialects, and register variation in constructing distinct voices. Findings indicate that speech stylization enhances reader perception of social identity, emotional depth, and psychological nuance. The study underscores the importance of character language in literary analysis and its role in reflecting Russian rural and folk traditions. The research also highlights implications for teaching Russian literature and for understanding early 20th-century literary trends.