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Hi,What is the meaning of"shade of blue"and "colored light"in the following context :He would forever remember all  three of their violent deaths in the most paralyzing shade of blue.It would cut into him at unpredictable moments , like a gutting knife made of colored light.Thanks

AlpheccaStars · Accepted Answer

AnonymousWhat is the meaning of"shade of blue"and "colored light"in the following context

It is visual language. It is supposed to stimulate the reader to imagine these scenes in their mind.
Can you imagine a light saber cutting a person?

Anonymous · Answer

Thanks for the reply,but in my view the reply provides some explanation and not the exact meaning  or the definition of the phrases.Receiving more replies would be highly appreciated.

AlpheccaStars · Answer

Here are some shades of blue:

To the author, one is (in his imagination) "paralyzing."

AlpheccaStars · Answer

This is a gutting knife:

This is colored light:

Anonymous · Answer

Thanks again,but what is so specific of colored light in this context?it is hard for me to imagine how a gutting knife  could be made of colored light. Colored light is not a substance or a material which could be used in making a knife.Is it?

AlpheccaStars · Answer

Anonymousit is hard for me to imagine how a gutting knife could be made of colored light. Colored light is not a substance or a material which could be used in making a knife.Is it?

You are right. The author is not being literal. He is not describing a physical knife, but one his character sees in his imagination.
When you dream of a knife, could it be made of light?
When you dream of a violent scene, what colors do you see?

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