Rosie's Appearance
When Rosie first walks into Don's office, he is struck by her appearance. Don uses specific imagery to describe Rosie's body, hair color, clothing, and jewelry. This imagery reveals that Don immediately pays precise attention to Rosie's appearance, and this hints that he is attracted to her from the very beginning. The imagery also shows that Don is puzzled by Rosie and is trying to make sense of her identity based on these visual cues. The imagery also reveals that Don is essentially curious and open-minded. He can tell that Rosie is quite different from him and unconventional, but he is never judgmental about her appearance.
Don and Rosie's Balcony Dinner
When Don and Rosie first have dinner at his apartment, she prompts him to eat outside for the first time. Imagery is used to describe the sounds and sights of being outside on a pleasant evening, as well as how Rosie makes small changes to make the dinner much more aesthetically pleasing. Descriptions of the food and wine that Rosie and Don consume also heightens the sensual imagery in the scene. The imagery is important because it shows Don and Rosie enjoying their time together and subtly hints at their attraction to one another. While Don doesn't recognize it, the dinner is clearly a romantic occasion and the imagery foreshadows how Don and Rosie's relationship will continue to develop.
Don and Rosie's Car Ride
After their visit to the beach, Don and Rosie drive home in the rain, in a red convertible, with music playing loudly. The vivid imagery of the scene makes it feel almost cinematic and makes it very easy for a reader to picture the scene and sense the emotions. Don is not an emotional person, but he feels a strong stirring of excitement because of all the sensory stimuli he experiences. It is a moment where a whole new life seems possible for Don, and the imagery heightens the feeling of why it is so memorable and impactful for him.
Don and Rosie in Central Park
During their trip to New York City, Don and Rosie take advantage of a sunny Sunday afternoon to go for a walk in Central Park. They eat ice cream together and enjoy one another's company. The imagery shows just how pleasurable the day is for them, as it is depicted as literally a perfect day. All of Don's senses are stimulated by the enjoyable atmosphere and the time with Rosie. The increasingly vivid imagery shows Don becoming more sensually aware and more enlivened. As he and Rosie fall in love, the world seems to become more vivid around him.
