1. Analyze the symbolism, the physical images or objects that represent abstract ideas or emotions, and imagery, mental pictures created by words, to determine a pattern of images and ideas.
2. What image or images appeal to your senses of sight, Sound, taste, smell or touch?
3. Does the image have a universal meaning - that is, a meaning that's recognized worldwide? For example, black means death.
4. Does image have a culturally specific meaning in the context of this story?