Genre
Non-fiction
Setting and Context
The United States
Narrator and Point of View
Through the point of view of narrator Bernie Sanders
Tone and Mood
Sad, Triumphant, Chaotic, High-Energy, Informative, and Rebellious
Protagonist and Antagonist
There is no clear protagonist/antagonist structure in the book.
Major Conflict
The main conflict of the book involves Bernie's struggle to earn the Democratic nomination for President of the United States and take on "the establishment."
Climax
This is a non-fiction book and has no climax.
Foreshadowing
N/A
Understatement
Bernie often understates the transformative effect he had on the U.S. electoral system and politics in general
Allusions
To history (of Bernie's campaign and U.S. history in general), geography (of the United States), popular culture (films/T.V. shows/music, etc.), and government and politics.
Imagery
N/A
Paradox
Bernie's allegiance when he dropped out of the 2016 campaign to Hillary Clinton was very paradoxical.
Parallelism
Bernie's story is often paralleled with those of other fringe candidates (like Eugene V. Debs) .
Metonymy and Synecdoche
Synecdoche: "Hillary" or "Hillary Clinton" for Hillary Clinton and her 2016 Presidential Campaign
Personification
Bernie often personifies his campaign as a whole.
