Keyword: «symbolism of dreams»

The article is devoted to analysis of literary device of a dream, which plays a significant role in the composition of the work and it is a multipurpose device. The originality of dreams in the novel by Maksimov is emphasized, which is expressed in complex, many-sided symbolism. It is due to the fact that they express not only the hero’s condition but also the author's concept. Dreams allow him to show the shifts in attitude that the hero has not clearly understood yet. Dreams help Maksimov’s heroes to understand the inner changes that came over their lives.