His body was like a stem, supporting the tulip of his brain.
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In Jeffrey Eugenides' novel "Middlesex," the author uses vivid imagery to describe a character's physical and mental attributes. The comparison of the character's body to a stem supporting the tulip of his brain illustrates a relationship between physical form and intellectual capacity. The choice of words emphasizes the fragility and beauty of the mind, suggesting that while the body provides support, it is the brain that contains the character's essence. This...
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