Peach Farm
In "Peaches, 1979," the author paints images of the farm in a deplorable state showing how it is about to fail. Darcy is in charge of the farm, and she says, "The telltale yellowing of the leaves. The soil so dry it felt coarse in her hands." The image shows that the farm is mismanaged, and something needs to be done if the owners want to be fruitful.
Authority
In "The Heirloom," Reagan paints a picture of male coercion when interacting with them. To deal confidently with men, Reagan studied dominatrix courses to be authoritative. The author writes, "She'd finally taken an online power dynamics course with a dominatrix and learned how to wield her power.” The imagery shows that Reagan is a determined woman who wants to compete favorably with men without fear.
Farrah’s insecurities
In "Wife Days," the insecurity of Farrah as a woman is described using imagery to paint a picture of her despair. Farrah is in her thirties but feels insignificant because she does not see any value in her life. The reader sees that Farrah has yet to exploit her potential, even in her swimming career. The author writes, "Some days she felt desperate for the positive feedback. She could refuse a cat whistle in a parking lot, a compliment in the grocery store, and a come-on from one of her husband's friends. "The imagery shows how Farrah is unhappy even with her environment and everything surrounding her.
