Eudora Welty’s language greatly affects how she describes her childhood experiences. In the excerpt, Welty recalls how anyone who grew up in Jackson was afraid of the librarian. She describes the librarian as a woman with a “dragon eye” and a commanding voice which could be heard throughout the library. Describing Mrs. Calloway, the librarian, as having a “dragon eye” allows the reader to infer that she has a strong, keen sense of sight and a piercing gaze. Welty stating that the librarian’s voice could be heard all over the library allows the reader to infer that Mrs. Calloway. If Welty had not used such descriptions, she would not have been able to clearly explain her experiences.
Welty then goes on to describe how eager
Welty then goes on to describe how eager