Use of Repetition, Word Choice, and Imagery in NeuromancerWhile reading "Neuromancer," one may become extremely confused s he or she cannot interpret the terminology used or the framework in which the book is written. Therefore, the use of the formalist approach is necessary for the reader to actually understand the concepts that Gibson is trying to state. Through the formalist approach, one can begin to see that Gibson uses repetition and specific word choice to set the tone of the novel, and imagery to connect the content of the book to the lives of his readers. Gibson chooses words to help the reader understand. imagine the “dystopia” of Freeside, the place where the main part of the book takes place: “For Case, who had lived for the bodyless exultation of cyberspace, it was the Fall” (6). “The sky above the port was the color of television, tuned to a dead channel” (3). Gibson describes Freeside as if it were one of the worst places to go. Katie Cooper also describes the dystopia depicted in this book. Gibson also uses words from science fiction terminology such as "jack-in and flatline" to encourage the reader to feel as if they are actually in the mist of cyberspace. Even the title of the novel represents a certain characteristic of the book: "'Neuromancer,' said the boy, opening long gray eyes, 'The way of the land of the dead.' Where are you, my friend Neuro of nerves, money paths. Novelist" (243). Through Gibson's use of specific words, he creates a constantly depressing mood and allows the reader to visualize cyberspace themselves in several ways. William Gibson is able to project a clear conception of communication human and exactly how we interact with each other through imagery It symbolizes this relationship through the use of the two artificial intelligences (AIs), Wintermute and Neuromancer In the book, AIs live in. completely different contexts from those of other characters like Case, Molly or Linda “No. I saw his death coming. In the patterns you sometimes thought you could detect... My methods are far more subtle than Wintermute's. I brought her here. In Myself" (259). Neuromancer, one of the AIs, uses Case's close friend Linda to try to trick Case into staying on the beach. As a result, the AIs speak through intermediary of old friends of the characters to communicate with them..