Literature can use many methods to describe characters and create realistic descriptions of them. One example of a method used in literature is imagery. Imagery is visual description or figurative language that uses the human senses to seek a realistic and clear perspective of the characters. In the short story, The Most Dangerous Game, imagery was essential to bringing the viewer into the mindset of the characters. Such imagery shows the reader the developing features and roles of each character in the short story. Just as it develops characters, it can develop the setting throughout the story. Imagery was an essential element to further develop the story. Characters can be shown with imagery, further developing their identity as well
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His eyes, too, were black and very bright…a dark face--the face of a man used to giving orders, the face of an aristocrat.” This quote shows that he had white hair, but many other features, such as his eyes, face, and moustache, were black. The black represents the evil and darkness that Zaroff possesses, which is shown with the contrast between light and dark. Ivan, Zaroff’s servant, was developed through the use of imagery. "Ivan is an incredibly strong fellow," remarked the general, "but he has the misfortune to be deaf and dumb. A simple fellow, but, I'm afraid, like all his race, a bit of a savage." Ivan is described as a very strong, yet disabled person through the use of imagery. This description of his characteristics gives the reader a better view of Ivan as a character. Less important characters such as Captain Nielsen, the captain of the yacht prior to Rainsford falling out, were also brought to life through imagery. "Yes, even that tough-minded old Swede, who'd go up to the devil himself and ask him for a light. Those fishy blue eyes held a look I never saw there before. All I could get out of him was `This place has an evil name among …show more content…
Both protagonists and antagonists were developed through methods of imagery used throughout the story to further develop their character. Setting, mood, tone, and more were developed through numerous accounts of imagery throughout the story as well. Many forms of literature use these methods to develop the story in a way that the reader will completely
His eyes, too, were black and very bright…a dark face--the face of a man used to giving orders, the face of an aristocrat.” This quote shows that he had white hair, but many other features, such as his eyes, face, and moustache, were black. The black represents the evil and darkness that Zaroff possesses, which is shown with the contrast between light and dark. Ivan, Zaroff’s servant, was developed through the use of imagery. "Ivan is an incredibly strong fellow," remarked the general, "but he has the misfortune to be deaf and dumb. A simple fellow, but, I'm afraid, like all his race, a bit of a savage." Ivan is described as a very strong, yet disabled person through the use of imagery. This description of his characteristics gives the reader a better view of Ivan as a character. Less important characters such as Captain Nielsen, the captain of the yacht prior to Rainsford falling out, were also brought to life through imagery. "Yes, even that tough-minded old Swede, who'd go up to the devil himself and ask him for a light. Those fishy blue eyes held a look I never saw there before. All I could get out of him was `This place has an evil name among …show more content…
Both protagonists and antagonists were developed through methods of imagery used throughout the story to further develop their character. Setting, mood, tone, and more were developed through numerous accounts of imagery throughout the story as well. Many forms of literature use these methods to develop the story in a way that the reader will completely