Darl
Darl Bundren is the character in As I Lay Dying who uses the most imagery. Through his introspective and poetic narrative voice, Darl often employs vivid and descriptive language to paint a rich picture of the events and landscapes in the novel. His detailed observations and use of imagery contribute to the book's complex and multi-layered storytelling.
Some of the most common literary devices include metaphor, simile, personification, imagery, symbolism, irony, foreshadowing, and alliteration. These devices are used by writers to enhance their storytelling, create vivid imagery, develop characters, and evoke emotions in their readers.
Darl
Darl is the character in Faulkner's As I Lay Dying who is most focused on other characters in his descriptions. He is perceptive and introspective, often providing detailed insights into the thoughts and motivations of those around him.
Darl Bundren is the character in As I Lay Dying who uses the most slang. His linguistic style is marked by colloquialisms, dialect, and regional expressions, which adds a distinctive voice to his narrative sections in the novel.
Imagery
For imagery, descriptive words such as adjectives and adverbs are used.
dying
Most were.
The most absolute void.
Imagery versus MetaphorImagery- Language that appeals to the senses (As I bit into the ripe, juicy watermelon, juice gushed down my chin) Metaphor- A comparison that makes a comparison between two or more dissimilar things (Most of my friends are night owls;I am an early bird).While imagery and metaphor are very specific language devices, metaphors often rely on imagery to make the comparison. So, metaphors can be imagery, but not all imagery are metaphors.
Abstraction
Stanley is most scared of dying from dehydration in the desert because he knows it will be slow and painful, with no one around to help him.