The imagery of sight
Malone's strong feeling that he is about to die depicts the sense of touch to readers. The book begins with Malone predicting his death and says that he might miss important festivals in the year because he will be long dead. Malone says, "But I do not think so; I do not think I am wrong in saying that these rejoicings will take place in my absence this year. I have that feeling, I have had it now for some days, and I credit it." This imagery of death aids readers to visualize the reason why Malone is likely to miss the rejoicings that are about to come.
Imagery of hearing
Despite Malone being confident about his death, he silently cries and laughs. The author writes, "Of course, I still have my little fits of impatience, from time to time, I must be on my guard against them, for the next fortnight or three weeks. Without exaggeration, to be sure, quietly crying and laughing, without working myself up into a state."
Imagery of sight
Malone looks around so that he can play with whatever he sees. The sense of sight is depicted when Malone says that he often tries to turn on the lights to have a good look around. Then, he begins to play with what he sees. This imagery helps readers visualize what Malone does when lonely.
Imagery of darkness
Malone is lonely and isolated, and he thinks that the best thing to do is to tell himself stories. Interestingly, Malone decides to say to himself stories at night because this is the time, he finds peace of mind. The author depicts the sense of sight when the author writes, "I must have thought about my time-table during the night. I think I shall be able to tell myself four stories, each one on a different theme." The reader can use this imagery to visualize Malone’s situation and why he needs company.
