Imagery In The Twenty-Second Paragraph By Annie Dillard

In the twenty-second paragraph, Dillard uses imagery to describe scenes that she was only able to see because she was in the airplane with Rahm. Up in the air, the “mountain looked infernal, a drear and sheer plane of lifeless rock.” She chose to include this imagery in order to explain how the art created by the plane’s movements brought life to the landscape. The audience understands how flying with Rahm allowed Dillard the opportunity to do things she has never done before. They are also able to see through her eyes as if they were also in the plane. The tone of amazement is continued through Dillard’s use of imagery. The twenty-fourth paragraph supplies the reader with more direct quotes from Rahm that allows them to further understand