How does Lucan use imagery in The Pharsalia?

Imagery:

After the battle in Pharsalia, when Pompey was fled, one Nonius said they had seven eagles left still, and advised to try what they would do. "Your advice," said Cicero, "were good if we were to fight jackdaws."

“Unutterable are the things we fear, but soon our fears will be exceeded.”

Now view the houses with half-ruined walls Throughout Italian cities; stone from stone Has slipped and lies at length; within the home
No guard is found, and in the ancient streets so Scarce seen the passer by. The fields in vain, Rugged with brambles and unploughed for years, Ask for the hand of man; for man is not.

The Pharsalia

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