Question
English Language and Literature Question on The Tale of Custard the Dragon
Ogden Nash uses vivid imagery in ‘The Tale of Custard the Dragon’ to appeal to the senses. Elaborate the imagery used for the Pirate.
Answer
Ogden Nash uses vivid imagery to describe the pirate as a fearsome figure, with his ”beard like a tree” and ”eyes like a red-hot stove.” These descriptions appeal to the senses by evoking a visual and intense feeling of terror, which contrasts with Custard’s calm and timid nature.