The Pugilist at Rest What metaphors are used in The Pugilist at Rest by Thom Jones? Asked by bookragstutor on 20 Aug 04:24 Last updated by Jill W on 08 Aug 13:10
Example of Metaphor: Of the boxing match in which he takes a beating, the unnamed narrator writes, "It felt like he was hitting me in the face with a ball-peen hammer. It felt like he was busting light bulbs in my face."