Question

Then went Sir Bedivere the second time Across the ridge, and paced beside the mere, Counting the dewy pebbles, fix’d in thought; What does the imagery in this excerpt best help readers envision? Sir Bedivere being contemplative the rushing river Sir Bedivere’s attire the surrounding hillside

Answer 1

Answer: Sir Bedivere being contemplative.

This excerpt's imagery is intented to tell the reader that Sir Bedivere was in a state of contemplation. We can see that by the use of phrases such as:

• Counting the dewy pebbles: He is doing some monotonous activity that requires little mental effort. He is likely thinking of something else meanwhile.
• Fixed in thought: Concentrating on some specific thought that is of great importance to him.