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Imagery, Metaphors And Similes In The Fair Boy By Langston Hughes

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Throughout the text, the writer uses imagery, metaphors and similes. Also, the structure of the text indicates that the pace of the story is increasing due to the shorter paragraphs. The effect of the reader is that it builds tension, especially since a significant character in the scene is anonymously symbolised as 'the fair boy.' Consequently, the reader becomes curious, especially as the first-narrator doesn't have a name, meaning he must be a stranger.

Furthermore, this raises questions about the situation. The narrator seems to imply that 'fair boy' is a stranger and that they weren't dressed appropriately for the setting: lagoon/jungle. This is shown when there is a juxtaposition; the contrast of the boy's school 'grey shirt.' 'Grey'
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