I found this piece to be very interesting. The imagery used by DFW throughout the piece made the entire piece incredibly easy to visualize, which is something I love to see in writing. In the essays written by both Carr and Barthleme, the importance of readers trusting the writer and being able to visualize the story; to place themselves in the story to understand what is taking place. I personally think the best way to do this is through the use of imagery.
I especially love this line in DFW's piece: "smell, connects with a chemical haze inside you, an interior dimness that bends light to its own ends, softens the difference between what leaves off and what begins.". I think the choice of words used in this passage truly allow the reader to see the image being painted by the text.
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