Troy's Use Of Metaphors Analysis

Troy and Rose’s emotions have clearly been understood by the reader, however, they can not express them in clear words to each other instead they use metaphors to communicate their feelings to each other. Metaphors and word choice allow their feelings to be understood while increasing those feelings based on their personalities and outlooks on life.
Troy sees his life with Rose as a consolation prize for not being good enough to hit a homerun in life; this shows he is a pessimistic person who does not trust what life will give him, nor believe that what he will be given is fair. Troy’s explanation of cheating on Rose through the use of baseball terms showcases his view on life: “I don’t know. But...you born with two strikes on you before you come to the plate. You got to guard it closely...always looking for the curve ball on the inside corner.” (Wilson 501). The metaphor explains that Roy does not trust what life is going to give him as
Rose is using metaphors to express her true self to Troy: “I planted a seed and watched and prayed over it. I planted myself inside you and waited to bloom.” (Wilson 501). Rose uses the word “seed” in the metaphor in relation to Troy. This inspires hope in her: she hopes the seed will bloom and she hopes Troy will bloom into the man she wants him to be. Rose’s metaphor shows how she nurtures and protects life. Using the words “watched and prayed” shows that she is a nurturer that wants the best for her family. Using the phrase “waited to bloom” included Troy in her metaphor because she was waiting for him; this showed her desire for joint collaboration in their partnership. Metaphors are allowing troy to understand her, while she is screaming and releasing all of her rage. By showing Rose’s nurturing personality coupled with her metaphor for joint partnership she revealed herself to Troy and they were able to understand each other’s