18. What was most likely the author’s reason for using the specific animal imagery that they did when describing Zhang Fei?

Question

18. What was most likely the author’s reason for using the specific animal imagery that they did when describing Zhang Fei?

The animals that Zhang Fei is compared to are all very powerful, respected and fearsome creatures which mirror and help the reader to get a sense of his personal characteristics
The character of Zhang Fei is a cold, heartless, violent warrior who acts on his instincts rather than intellect or morality and his lack of basic human qualities makes him animalistic
Zhang Fei became famous in China for slaying and wearing the skins of the animals he is described as which foreshadows the animals killing him later in the story
Zhang Fei’s character in this story is a talented shape-shifter and regularly takes the form of the animals which he has come to resemble even in human form

Answer 1

The most likely reason for the author's use of specific animal imagery when describing Zhang Fei is that these animals represent his personal characteristics and qualities. By comparing Zhang Fei to powerful, respected, and fearsome creatures, the author helps the reader to understand and visualize his character.

Answer 2

The most likely reason for the author to use specific animal imagery when describing Zhang Fei is to mirror and help the reader understand his personal characteristics. The animals he is compared to are powerful, respected, and fearsome creatures, which reflects Zhang Fei's own qualities.