The imagery of sight
The sense of sight is depicted to readers when the young girl goes to the well. The author explains that the young girl witnesses a statute-like figure around the well from a distance executing gesticulations. This young girl tries to open her mouth to shout, but she cannot, and she finally decides to sit down and see what happens next. The description of the girl seeing a figure depicts the sense of sight to readers.
The imagery of Hearing
When the young girl goes to the well, she hears echoes, and she is determined to see what is happening. She sees a woman with a beautiful smile who gives her water to drink. The woman who appears is mysterious, and she seems to be having powers of darkness. When the girl tells the mysterious woman that her mother is unwell, she gives her special herbs and instructs her to prepare them before giving them to her ailing mother.
The imagery of the crazy woman
The description and actions of the crazy woman depict the sense of sight to readers. For instance, the author says that the crazy woman is looking at the profile, which she intends to write on using her pen. Then, the author describes how the crazy woman rests against the gate as she tries to leave. These descriptions paint a clear picture to readers to help them visualize the setting of the book.
The of the author’s mother
Hyung started feeling unwell since she was eighteen years old while at the Chinese refugee camp. Throughout her life, she struggles with sickness, but she is determined to bring up her family. After graduating from college, she takes up a teaching job. However, she stills struggles with her sickness. Hyung's illness's description appeals to the sense of feeling to readers because they feel sorry for her situation.
