How does Hanif Kureishi use imagery in The Buddha of Suburbia?

Examples of Imagery:

"I was reluctant to kiss my mother, afraid that somehow her weakness and unhappiness would infect me. Naturally I didn't think for a minute that my life and spirit could stimulate her."

"'England's decrepit. No one believes anything. Here, it's money and success. But people are motivated. They do things. England's a nice place if you're rich, but otherwise it's a fucking swamp of prejudice, class confusion, the whole thing. Nothing works over there.'"