In spite of all the damage that followed, I still think that’s the perfect name for a picture drawn by a man who was trying his best not to be sad anymore — who was trying to remember how it felt to be happy.
-- Narrator (Chapter 2)

Importance: Hello is the name Edgar gives the painting of the ship that he creates when he first arrives in Duma Key. At this point, Edgar is enjoying his newfound artistic abilities. He believes the art is helping him to heal and is relieving his depression.

It was red, that itch, as red as the stink in my nose and throat was green.
-- Narrator (Chapter 3)

Importance: King employs the idea of the color red to convey anger, danger, and death. In this instance, Edgar describes the itching in his missing arm as being red. He and Ilse are attempting to explore the south side of the island when Edgar has...