In novels, such as Edith Wharton’s Ethan Frome, imagery and theme play a large role in developing the novel. An author’s use of imagery gives the reader an idea of the novel’s characters and setting. It helps to advance the reader’s understanding of the novel and its theme. The theme of a novel is also an important aspect that one must consider in order to have a clear understanding of the …showed first 75 words of 871 total…

…showed last 75 words of 871 total…what the author wants the reader to think. In conclusion, one sees that the positioning of imagery can give the reader different outlooks on the setting and characters of a novel. The power of words can help the reader obtain a more understandable view of the theme of a novel. Through the repeated use of imagery, the author of a novel can bring the reader into a world where anything can happen and usually does.