Good Girls
Kendall explains how, as a child, she was told by her grandmother to act ladylike in order to be respected. However, she writes that "this offered me absolutely no protection... people took it as a sign of weakness." She argues that she had to "be able to fight back. Good girls were dainty and quiet and never got their clothes dirty, while bad girls yelled, fought, and could make someone regret hurting them." Here, Kendall uses contrasting imagery to compare a good girl to a bad girl, and what this means for personal protection and identity.
The bubble
Speaking about her childhood and her grandmother's teachings, Kendall concludes that generally, she needed a new tactic to approach the world. She describes the "bubble" her grandmother tried to create for her, imagery which suggests she tried to shield Kendall from the harsh realities of the world.
Basic needs
Kendall uses imagery to describe the "basic needs" that ought to be a priority for feminists: "We rarely talk about basic needs as a feminist issue. Food insecurity and access to quality education, a safe neighborhood, a living wage, and medical care are all feminist issues." Here, she paints a picture of basic needs that must be met, using imagery in order to do so.
