Imagery Essay

Funeral in my Brain,” she writes, “And then I heard them lift a Box / And creek across my Soul / With those same Boots of Lead, again” (Lines 9-12) Through the use of auditory imagery, Dickinson brings the reader into the funeral scene. The reader can hear the casket creaking as it is lifted and the heavy footsteps that walk across the floor. In addition, in her poem, “Because I could not stop for Death,” Dickinson writes, “We paused before a House that seemed / A Swelling of the Ground- / The Roof was scarcely visible- / The Cornice-in the Ground” (Lines 17-20) The imagery in this passage is powerful because Dickinson describes the tombstone in such a way that the reader can almost reach out and touch it. This passage doesn’t describe a simple tombstone, rather, it paints a detailed picture of an important edifice, the solemn graveyard in which it sits and the forlorn mood of its surroundings. Furthermore, in the poem, “A narrow Fellow in the Grass,” Dickinson writes, “The Grass divides as with the Comb- / A spotted shaft is seen- / And then it closes at your feet / And opens further on-” (Lines 5-8) The descriptive imagery in this passage allows the reader to becomes an observer to the scene; looking down onto an open field, seeing the grass part as a snake slithers by. Dickinson’s imagery is received with…

Imagery plays a prominent role in this novel. The utilization of imagery is used to establish two major things. One, it provides the reader with a better perception on the situation and create and illusion as if the reader is actually there. In addition, the imagery is used to demonstrate how Ishmael's mentality and morals are altered by war all through the novel. Towards the end of the novel, Beah reminisces much of what he had witnessed and endured in the war, which left him in a daze. At one…

The allurement of the Siren is an entity that is both revered and feared in its capacity. In its enticement one principal factor has always been its usage of imagery to lull their victims into a state of suggestiveness. This is especially relevant in The Sirens, by James Russell Lowell, due to the vivid imagery portrayed by the Sirens whilst they charm men into a reverie. Their utilization of both positive and negative images is helpful in further lulling men into a euphoria that spells their…

Emily felt deeply discouraged and believed it was impossible to participate in the Olympics (Clarey, 2014). Nicole Detling, a Sport Psychologist, worked with Emily on mental imagery; Nicole first used a healing imagery by training Emily to imagine her bones slowly healing. Then, Detling trained Emily to write down every detail of a perfect run, the feeling of the cold air touching her neck, the muscles she is using, and how she would land (Clarey, 2014). Emily Cook stated that the use of imagery…

Imagery Imagery can play a huge role in determining and effecting the outcome of everyday situations. One of the numerous benefits that come with it, is the fact that you can use it in many different cases and situations, whether it be for preparation, solving problems, or just to simply improve confidence in yourself or the activity in play. “Mental imagery should not focus on the outcome but on the actions to achieve the desired outcome.”(Mac) Imagery involves many senses, these senses are…

Through the use of imagery portrayed by the grisly events that occur in these amusement parks, the juxtaposition present in the sequence of the scenes, and the points of view depicting the documentary, it is demonstrated that marine amusement parks, specifically SeaWorld, are incapable of taking care and protecting their animals and other humans, and, thus, should not hold these animals captive. Firstly, imagery is used to paint an image in the viewer’s mind of the grisly events that occurred…

In Shakespeare's Macbeth, many themes are prevalent and woven into the characters' actions. Macbeth fights fate throughout the whole play, starting from when the witches tell him that he will be king to the last moment when he sees the witches' prophecies unfold. Ultimately, his fate, along with his ambition, is what leads to his death, making the play a tragedy. Imagery improves all these aspects of the play. Shakespeare uses vegetation imagery to enhance characterization and support the…

the characters are affected in the setting because, without lights, they won’t be able to survive. Jeanne DuPrau states, “...they were reminded of something they preferred not to think about: that someday the lights of the city might go out and never come back on” (Pg. 5). The city of Ember’s lights constantly flicker out now, and the people are beginning to realize the danger that lies in the future. Ember is a dystopian world because it is falling apart and the government is corrupt. The mayor…

James Joyce’s short excerpt, The Dead, depicts the deranged thoughts a human can posses in his brain. Through motif, imagery, and point of view, Gabriel, the protagonist, portrays his riot of emotions and their aftermath. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder; however, what if the beholder, who held a precious place in one’s heart, crumbled one’s self image? Motif, one of the devices in this excerpt, plays an important role with the concept of love and beauty. According to the text, “He did not…

“Think of special effects as magic tricks, as illusion,” (Tom Savini). This quote shows how fascinating special effects truly are. In looking at the history of special effects in movies, it is important to understand what special effects are, how they have changed over time, and what people have been involved in order to truly appreciate this art. Special effects are illusions created for movies and television by props, camerawork, or computer graphics. Celluloid animation, scale modeling,…