How does Lao Toai-Toai Ning use imagery in A Daughter of Han; the Autobiography of a Chinese Working Woman?

Examples of Imagery:

"A plain face is given by heaven but poorly bound feet are a sign of laziness."

"Then he struck a match and I saw that there was no child, only a bundle, a bundle of sweet potatoes. 'I have sold her.'"

"Life is like a game of chess. The paths laid out must be followed."