How does Philippa Gregory use imagery in The Favored Child?

Example of descriptive imagery:

"I was too loving and obedient to my mama to overrule her, or even to challenge what she said. And I was too much Richard's faithful betrothed to think an independent thought. It seemed I had been set in a mold before I had time to make a choice. I was a docile, ordinary young lady and I must take my little enjoyments indoors and with proper decorum."