Analyzing Techniques In Ernest Hemingway's A Thousand Words

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“But yet her happy train of thought returned.”
Personification
-The author gives her train of thought an emotion that symbolizes that she is thinking good thoughts. This personification may lead to an idea that will reunite the mother and daughter.
2.101
“...it ceased to be human speech; it was a howl.”
Imagery/Characterization
-The quote could be imagery due to the fact that everyone can imagine the intensity of a wolf’s howl, but it could also be characterization because it shows Javert’s anger and loudness of his voice.
3.107
“She was pale, her eyes were red, and the candle which she trembled in her hand.”
Imagery
-The quote is describing how Sister Simplice looks while in distress. It also shows the readers she is emotional and clearly upset at how Monsieur Madeleine is being
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-The quote is comparing his sudden change of behavior to fresh produce. This may be because fruits can spoil but Jean Valjean is behaving like ones that was in its prime; really sweet and good.
14.125
“...this child was his prop and staff.”
Metaphor
-The quote is calling Cosette Jean Valjean’s prop and staff because she keeps him balanced and in the right state of mind.
15.129
“...through her little foxy eyes…”
Metaphor?
-The eyes are being compared to a fox because they may be holding in a secret or a trick. This would make sense due to the reputation foxes hold.
16.132
“It was a vast shapeless assemblage of perpendicular planks, broader above than below, bound together by long transverse iron bands.”
Imagery
-The quote is a description of the how the corner looks to Jean Valjean. This imagery helps the readers understand the oddness of the area around him.
17.135
“Truly at that instant, if Jean Valjean had had a kingdom, he would have given it for a rope.”
Characterization
-Jean Valjean has developed a kinder demeanor than when the readers first met the thief. He didn’t love anyone and made a child cry, but he is about to get caught for trying to save Cosette.

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