Genre
Nonfiction
Setting and Context
There is no setting as it is a nonfiction book.
Narrator and Point of View
Michael Lewis narrates the book in the third-person.
Tone and Mood
The tone is informative; the mood is exciting.
Protagonist and Antagonist
Michael Lewis is the protagonist; broken friendships are the antagonist.
Major Conflict
The major conflict of the book occurs when Michael Lewis outlines his theory on how decisions are made and how judgements are reached.
Climax
The climax of the book is reached when it is revealed that the friendship between the two psychologists, Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky, broke down.
Foreshadowing
The differing opinions of Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky are foreshadowed by their different approaches to making decisions.
Understatement
The importance of staying true to yourself is understated throughout the book.
Allusions
The book alludes to the inefficiencies present in the markets in our society.
Imagery
The imagery of working together is present in the book.
Paradox
The fact that Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky study the mind, yet failed to reflect on their own friendship is an example of paradox in the book.
Parallelism
There is a parallel between the theories outlined in the book and Michael's own beliefs.
Metonymy and Synecdoche
N/A
Personification
N/A
