The imagery of the young man
In the story Maria de Covina, the narrator is a young man obsessed with women. The Young Man follows older women to satisfy his curiosity, and the narrator's description of his dressing code and how he appeals to women depict the sense of sight to readers. The narrator says, "I have got two sport coats, about sixties, three dressy pants, Florsheims I polish a la Madre, and three weeks ago I bought a suit, with silk lining, at Lemonde for men. It came with a matching vest. That is what made it for me. I like getting all duded up, looking fine, I really do. This is the thing; I like women."
The imagery of smell
The sense of smell is depicted to readers when the narrator says, “Women’s perfume is everywhere, and I am dizzy while I am here.” The narrator is in denial that he does not follow women, but on the contrary, he lives his life following them. For instance, he claims that he has a girlfriend called Diana, but amidst women where the smell of perfume is rampant.
The imagery of hearing
The narrator engages readers in a conversation where he appeals to the sense of hearing. The narrator says, "Even if what I'm about to say might not sound right, I am saying it, I am saying it: It's just me, it's them too, it's them back, maybe even first. Okay, I realize this sounds bad, So I won't talk about it.”
The Imagery of Ana
The description of Anna’s looks and her desires depicts the sense of sight to readers. The narrator says, “It is not just Cindy though, and this isn't talking, and though it might sound like it, honest, I am not trying to brag. Over in women's fashions is Ana, a Morena with green eyes and strong, pretty legs. She's shy. She wants to be in love, wants a wedding, wants a baby."
