Bad Indians Imagery

Bad Indians Imagery

The imagery of smell

The narrator’s memories depict the sense of smell. The author writes, “I have fond memories of school days: the red-headed girl who helped me tie my shoelaces; cupcakes mothers would bring to class to celebrate their children's birthdays; the smell of crayons, paste, and construction paper in art class, the materials used to make turkey silhouettes and pilgrim hats for Thanksgiving.” The narrator perceives the sense of smell when the narrator talks about the aroma of crayons.

The imagery of crossing the street

After school, the narrator goes home, but he must cross the street to get home. Before crossing the street, the narrator has to look at both sides of the road to ensure that it is clear before proceeding. The act of looking at both sides of the road depict the sense of smell to readers. The narrator writes, "Within a minute, I would dash home, pausing just long enough to look both ways before crossing the street."

The imagery of the robot

The robot can fly while carrying Johnny, and the narrator shows that it rushes with the wind. The visibility of the robot appeals depicts the sense of sight to readers. The narrator says, "He was able to take to the air, with the wind visibly rushing by. He would set Johnny down in a safe place while he defeated one after another of their archenemies: the gigantic claw; the starfish and sand creature.”

The Imagery of the Hayata

The light on Hayata’s chest depicts the sense of sight to readers. The narrator writes, “The light on his chest would blink as his powers were expended, bringing him close to death again. I used to watch him with freckled tomboy of a girl.” This imagery is vital in aiding the reader to comprehend that Hayata's powers are chargeable, and when the power reduces, the light on his chest blinks to signify his closeness to death.

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