Genre
Nonfiction novel
Setting and Context
The book is set in 1929 in the context of post-structuralism.
Narrator and Point of View
First-person narrative
Tone and Mood
Sardonic, Curious, Emblematic
Protagonist and Antagonist
The narrator is the protagonist of the book.
Major Conflict
The major conflict is consistent discernment described by the narrator as an automated sensation. The oblivion of human skills and familiarities cannot be assumed to be automatic.
Climax
The climax in the text is attained when the narrator confirms that the role of habitual perception is to help people distinguish one object from the other. Therefore, perception cannot be assumed to be automated.
Foreshadowing
The technique of art foreshadows the surfacing of post-structuralism in literature.
Understatement
The theory of prose is understated because it is not only about art, but also depicts images that enhance imagery in literature.
Allusions
The plot and structure of literature are alluded to; for instance, the author argues that modern writers use artistic principles and poetic imagery when designing the plot and structure of their books.
Imagery
Art comprises images that enhance the sense of sight, and it is rampant throughout the book.
Paradox
The paradox of human existence manifests itself when the author argues that art can bring back to existence.
Parallelism
The connection of the plot structure devices parallels the general styles of literature.
Metonymy and Synecdoche
N/A
Personification
Art is personified as having God’s abilities to bring back life to existence.
