Summary Of Barry Holstun Lopez's 'Of Wolves And Men'
The use of vivid descriptive details, or imagery, is utilized by authors to help readers visualize the scene. “Of Wolves and Men” by Barry Holstun Lopez uses this literary device to describe life from a wolf’s perspective. The images throughout the excerpt I read are strong, but one that truly stood out to me, and is the strongest literary image I encountered, describes the wolf moving along a trail.
This image is memorable to me, as it seems to differ from the rest of the excerpt. The words flow together, almost like the way the wolf appears to drift through the woods. The use of figurative language also paints a beautiful picture. “The movement down the trail would seem relentless if it did not appear so effortless. The wolf’s body, from
This image is memorable to me, as it seems to differ from the rest of the excerpt. The words flow together, almost like the way the wolf appears to drift through the woods. The use of figurative language also paints a beautiful picture. “The movement down the trail would seem relentless if it did not appear so effortless. The wolf’s body, from