Literary techniques along with the plot, setting and characters of the novel, complete the cinematic image of The Morning of the Gods. These techniques include those of foreshadowing and flashbacks, intertextuality, natural dialogue, repetition, metaphors, similes, personification and other clever uses of language.

Narrative is held in the third person in order to keep a distance from the characters, the plot, and the political situation, which requires objectivity in its description. One should, however, admit at this point that the novel is rather reactionary to the situation, and the political setting is not simply there as a background, but does produce political discussion amongst the adult and young characters as well as highlighting their reactions to the setting.

Greek words are scattered throughout the novel in order to enhance authenticity of the setting. However Fenton does not try to imitate the dialect, since Carla understands Greek...