Megan Hipwell: The Use Of Adjectives In A Novel

Adjectives:

“She is one of those tiny bird-women, a beauty, pale-skinned with blond hair cropped short. She has the bone structure to carry that kind of thing off, sharp cheekbones dappled with a sprinkling of freckles, a fine jaw.” (Pg17)

This quote is a clear example of adjectives as Megan Hipwell, a key character in the story to unfold is described with adjectives. When introducing new characters in a novel, it’s important to set a clear, detailed description of them as to create a picture in the reader’s mind. One way to ensure that is through the use of adjectives. The author described Megan as a “tiny bird” woman to emphasize on her fragileness, which probably contributes to her disappearance later in the novel. Also, Megan is a “ pale-skinned” beauty, with well-defined bone structures making her an attractive woman in others’ eyes.

Adverbs:

“Scott’s making coffee in the kitchen. He turns to me with a grin, and my mood lifts instantly. I rearrange my pout to a smile.” (Pg42)

This is an excellent example of adverbs because the adverb

Thus, the writer used colors to compare Rachel’s past to her present. Dark green is usually associated with jealousy and during their marriage, Tom cheated on her. That ignited jealousy in Rachel, who was not receiving the love she wanted from him. Rachel felt a sense of resentment, also represented by dark green, as her husband wasn’t satisfied with what she had provided him with, pure love. On the other hand, black represent mystery, emptiness and secrecy. Ever since her divorce to Tom, Rachel has been feeling abandoned and empty inside, which she fills in with alcohol. Also, Tom and his new family has been living in secrecy, desperately trying to stay out of Rachel’s way and cut all connections to