The dark color of the chair fades into the background, putting the focus solely on him. His white shirt contrasts with the dimly lit room, drawing the viewer's gaze directly to him. The blue rectangle spread across his chest highlights his heart down to his abdomen, arguably the most sensitive parts of the body. He is flanked by the other two primary colors, red and yellow, from the quilts that are under his arms. These two colors make their definitive appearance on a knot wrapped around the lamp. With the base of the lamp blending into the decor, the bulb has the illusion of floating. This tie not only grounds the lamp, but speaks to Wallace's style as a writer, focused on irony and distancing himself from society. Additionally, the bulb tilts slightly to the viewer's left, in the same direction as their gaze. While a more polished image would have the light bulb parallel to the side of the image, Wallace's work delved into the truth behind the human mind, thereby promoting individuality. This disconcerting light bulb perspective underscores Wallace's authenticity as a writer. The strange symbols on his bandana also symbolize individuality, leaving the audience confused and questioning their meaning. This draws attention to Wallace's mind and gaze, as he seems to drift into another world. Due to lack of scene color and other objects to hide