Gray Eyes (Visual Imagery)
Demon repeatedly refers to Angus's eyes: "The main aspect of Angus being those gray eyes that look straight into what's eating you." He uses this visual imagery to give a sense of how piercing her gaze is. It also emphasizes how aware she is of people's character and beliefs.
Furnace Smell (Olfactory Imagery)
Demon describes the awful smell coming from Dori's furnace in the following terms: "I turned on the blower to test it, churning up some bad business in there with the smell of burnt cat." This olfactory imagery solidifies the impression that the house is in bad condition while also creating a strong impression of the bad smell itself.
Tractor Grinding (Auditory Imagery)
Demon says that the old baler machine on the tobacco farm "would make a hellacious, grinding noise." This auditory imagery underscores the poor conditions the children are working under while also suggesting the equipment they use is in bad, potentially dangerous, condition.
Exhaustion (Haptic Imagery)
Demon describes his complete exhaustion at the tobacco farm: "I tried to use my left hand for topping, being a righty, and right for sweat-wiping. Then one arm gave out so I had to use the other, and let the sweat go on and burn my eyes out." He uses the haptic imagery of sweat pouring into his eyes and his arms aching to highlight how grueling this work is, particularly for a child.
