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The writer deems the hyena to be offensively ugly. The creature is boldly described as being “ugly beyond redemption” , this sounds quite brazen showing he cannot endure the utter hideousness of the animal, by employing this hyperbole we are bombarded with the continued view that this creature is awful and despicable. Furthermore, the word “redemption” connotates symbolism of religion perhaps showing that this animal is by far unforgivable in all sense. In addition this suggests that even god cannot mend this creatures appearance. The bold blunt statement using a declarative highlighting there is no further argument for the animal - a creature not worth saving. Perhaps implying that he is the polar opposite of pure, placing the hyena on an almost evil spectrum insinuating he is devellish looking. This creates anxiety and worry as we perceive that the animal is wicked and relentless.
Additionally, the writer bombards us with further negative imagery of the creature, the ugly cumulative language describes the hyena as looking “like that of a bear, but suffering from a receding hairline”, this cleverly uses zoomorphism to show the hyena looks like that of various animal parts creating a deformed beast further heightening our repulse towards the creature. The large head suggests he is out of place and does not fit in with the animal kingdom as he is described in various terms from being a 'bear' to that of a 'dog'. This is then enhanced with the use of anthropomorphic zoomorphism as he is described as having a ‘receding hairline’ depicting the creature as balding and peculiar in an almost mocking manner, this creature seems to be unnatural in all senses making him that more unpredictable. The hideous hyena is portrayed as offensive to look at making us disgusted by his deranged appearance adding to the fear of what the creature might do.