Explanation:
figurative language sometimes can mean something different from the literal meaning of words which makes more interesting writing.
Examples:
Hyperbole is an exaggeration for the sake of emphasis, humor, or effect.This is a way to get your point across without being too direct.
personification is a way of giving human traits to non-human object or thing which makes the writing more interesting because you're putting your own meaning to non-human things.
Explanation:
The open window in literature can symbolize a new life, a new view of another world. It could bring new opportunities or gives hope. In this passage, the open window is used ironically. It could symbolize honesty, but this is ironically in this situation. There is the second explanation, also ironically. it can be meant appearance opposite from reality. The open window can present the reality of the view, the true picture in front of it, also the reality of the view opening from them.