In identity, Julio Noboa Polanco uses symbolism, imagery, and similes to communicate that beauty isn’t all that matters, but rather the act of letting your individuality shine through. One of the literary elements that Julio used to convey his feelings, was imagery, an example of this is “ I’d rather smell of musty, green stench than of sweet, fragrant lilac. If I could stand alone, strong, and free” (5,19) this means that he would rather be unpleasant than to be beautiful and captured into society. Moreover, Julio is trying to say that freedom is more important than superficial qualities. Imagery helps develop the theme of Identity, by allowing the reader to feel the situation and visualize the sensation of being free. Another
