The Common Pattern of Imagery in The Fox and Goodbye Columbus

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The important pattern of imagery common to The Fox and Goodbye Columbus
The important pattern of imagery common to The Fox and goodbye Columbus is a
metaphor. Female aspiration and desire for men in an animalistic manner is the common theme
in two narrations. In Goodbye Columbus by Philip Roth, the first line shows us the vision held
by Neil in his hand. Glasses are images representing Neil point of view (Roth 78). In particular,
Brenda’s vision is his point of view. He tells the story from the past aspect meaning he was her
ex-boyfriend. It is through the imagery that makes him more biased when it comes to certain
issues regarding the narrator point of view. This brings the theme of women issues since we are
able to see exploit of Neil bias by Roth from Brenda’s point of view. The Brenda’s glasses are
insecurity symbol for Neil and they result to Brenda control (Lawrence 65). The glasses aim at
making sure that Brenda does not get away from him. It is through imagery that Brenda is all
aware of what is happening as seen in the final blow. She shows her character especially when
she designs a sexy game for hides and seeks. The game is aimed at making him realize and see
that she loves him. The statement he makes on if he knew he would have carried out her glasses
so that she could wait for him back home shows a secret regret. It is a clear image that he wanted
Brenda to depend on him in everything. He wishes that Brenda will need him all the time and
keep him around. In the same way, Brenda is making all efforts to make sure that she draws his
attention. In this case, the glasses are images that develop the theme in the Goodbye, Columbus.