How does Cornelia Funke use imagery in Inkheart?

Imagery:

"When Meggie turned around again she saw Dustfinger still leaning against the big table. He was watching her, but this time he wasn't smiling. Forgive me, his eyes seemed to say. I had to do it."

"'Parsley and spiders!' Fenoglio laughed quietly. 'What a fool you are, Basta! I'm not talking about children's magic. I mean the magic of the written word. Nothing is more powerful for good or evil, I do assure you.' Fenoglio lowered his voice to a whisper. 'I made you yourself out of words and letters, Basta! You and Capricorn.'"