What metaphors are used in Ten Little Indians by Sherman Alexie?

Desperation (Metaphor)

As Corliss walked and “marveled at the architecture”, “at the depth and breadth and width of the city,” she saw “a homeless man begging for change outside a McDonald’s.” He was “dirty” and had wrapped “an old blanket around his shoulders for warmth.” This “handsome homeless man” was “still fighting his monsters,” and “maybe he’d win someday.” He smelled like “five gallons of cheap wine” and “hard times,” it was as clear as day that his life was not perfect at all. Any other girl would have walked away, but Corliss knew she had to talk to him! She loved tragic characters, and this poor man was definitely was a tragic character.