Sight Imagery
Captain Nathan Algren's addiction to alcohol is attributed to the nasty things he saw during the American Indian War. Consequently, Algren wants to forget everything, and he thinks that the best way to do this is by becoming an alcoholic. The decision of Nathaniel depicts sight imagery to aid readers look deeper at the devastating effects of the American Indian war. The impact of the war was severe because several people were left dead, and those surviving have scars and bad memories that cannot be easily healed.
Algren’s heroism
Algren's bravery is demonstrated using imagery. When Samurai arrest Algren, they take him to a village to live with Katsumoto. They form a friendship that is unlikely because many think Algren will be severely punished. When a group of Ninjas attacks Katsumoto, Algren defends him, and he saves the entire village. The celebration that follows to honor Algren before he leaves for greater assignments shows his bravery.
The scenes on the battlefield
When Katsumoto and Algren join hands to fight against the Imperial Army, the scenes are devastating and horrifying. The bodies are all over, and the guns and other artillery sounds signify more deaths. During the battle, Algren murders Begley, and most of his fighters are mercilessly slaughtered.
