The dark color of the chair fades into the background, focusing attention exclusively on him. His white shirt contrasts with the dimly lit room, drawing the viewer's attention directly to him. The blue rectangle spread across the chest highlights the heart up to the abdomen, probably the most sensitive parts of the body. He is flanked by the other two primary colors, red and yellow quilts that lie under his arms. These two colors make their final appearance on a lace wrapped around the lamp. With the lamp base blending into the background, the bulb has the illusion of floating. This connection not only grounds the lamp, but speaks to Wallace's style as a writer, focused on irony and deviating from society. Additionally, the light bulb tilts slightly to the viewer's left, being in the same direction as their gaze. While a more refined image would have the light bulb parallel to the side of the image, Wallace's work dove into the truth behind the human mind, thus promoting individuality. Having this disconcerting lightbulb perspective highlights Wallace's genuineness as a writer. The strange symbols on his bandana also symbolize individuality, leaving the audience confused and questioning their meaning. It draws attention to Wallace's mind and his gaze, as he appears to be drifting into another world. Due to the lack of color in the scene and other objects to hide