Firstly, the first example of metaphor used in this …show more content…
Then, using imagery again, we see that Gabriel exhibits a short temper or simply lashed out previously, for it mentions that he does not remember why it happened and tries to think of roses. Moreover, the author mentions a more direct, clear death in the story: Aunt Julia. Therefore, appropriately named, the title indicates a morbid, sorrow filled, and melancholy interpretation of death. That is, at least two deaths confirmed in the story: Michael Furay and Aunt Julia, whom Gabriel were to console his remaining aunt. Besides, throughout the last lines in the second paragraph, the author additionally develops Gabriel’s character through his reaction to people losing their lives. Undoubtedly, he finds that he can’t, or won’t, be able to console his aunt, whom he has to deliver inevitably terrible