Watchers Literary Analysis

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In “Watchers”, a novel by Dean Koontz characterization is used to develop the theme that self-inner and outer leads to the perception of oneself. The novel had a big focus on Nora and her lack of self-confidence. For example, “Nora was unattractive and drab” showing she didn’t think highly of herself (Koontz 38). Nora claims to almost never look at herself in a mirror as well since she couldn’t bare to see her own reflection and to see the lies told by her Aunt Violet. By Koontz incorporation of a mirror, it could symbolize self and Nora unable to look at her reflection reinforces the perception of oneself. In addition, when Nora describes herself saying “I’m not even pretty” is mostly because of the way she allows herself to believe what
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