Winchester develops a theme of “making good of a bad situation” and “finding beauty in all places” by deploying a use of imagery and contrast. The imagery is very present in this piece, especially in describing the scene at the beach, “glistening pure white under a fast-rising moon.” But moreso, the imagery utilized in describing the island beforehand it also vital in setting up the contrast of what is experienced at face-value versus what can be experienced with an open mind and while actively searching for the good in a situation.
The audience is not given a pretty picture as their first impression of Ascension Island. It is described as being “as lifeless as the moon” with nothing noteworthy besides the donkeys that plague the island. In a way, Winchester is not only demonstrating his own initial reaction, but is also leading the audience into a state of mind that allows them to feel as shocked and mystified during the beach scene, as he must of felt at the time.
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