What is the author's style in Really, Doesn't Crime Pay by Alice Walker?

The language used by Ruel is less sophisticated than the language used by Myrna or Mordecai. Ruel talks about everyday things, whereas Myrna and Mordecai discuss concepts like beauty and truth and talk about other writers. Myrna is highly intelligent, but Ruel does not want her to be and does not appreciate that quality in her. He only wants Myrna to shop, keep pretty for him, and have his babies.