In the story, The Natural, some characters and events are depicted in a distinctive way that makes this story unique from other books and shows the narrator's typical writing style. The author uses a repetitive writing technique that is impossible to overlook. The author of this book is able to capture the reader's attention with his concept of the importance of beautiful description. The Natural, by Bernard Malamud, uses fantastic imagery that makes the story captivating. At the beginning of The Natural, Roy Hobbs is a young man who has his whole life ahead of him. He is picked up by a scout and is eager to pursue a career in the major leagues. Malamud shows images in the story to highlight turning points and moments of great importance saying: “The bullet cut a silver line on the water. He tried to catch it with his bare hands, but it eluded him and, to his horror, bounced into his stomach. A twisted wisp of smoke rose from the barrel of the gun. Falling to one knee he groped for the bullet, felt sick as he moved, and fell as the forest flew upward, and she, amid soft sounds of triumph and despair, danced on tiptoe around the stricken hero." (Malamud, 28). Harriet asks Roy if he will be the best in the game and when he says yes, she shoots him in the stomach. This is a turning point in the story because Roy realizes that his chances of playing in the big leagues are fading. Roy is worried about his health and whether or not he will get another opportunity to play baseball. The initial setting of the story is Roy on a train with his scout, Sam Simpson. Malamud gives the reader information about where the story takes place and where Roy comes from with great imagery when he writes: “How… in the center of the card… in his usual place in the sun field and Earl hit him some long flies, towards which he ran and caught with gusto, even those that came close to the wall, which was unusual for him because he didn't like to get too close. (51) In this description of Bump's work habits, the reader sees that Roy's presence affects the other players on the team. Bump starts working hard and the team starts winning more and more games. Malamud's visual, tactile, and auditory images dominate the relationship between Bump and Roy. Throughout the story, Malamud uses all kinds of imagery to show important events, Roy's achievements, and the relationships between the characters. The images captivate the reader and make the story engaging and tasteful. The Natural, by Bernard Malamud, uses beautiful and colorful images that make the overall story an interesting and enjoyable read.