Alvi continues to use imagery to communicate ideas about the concept of identity. The speaker describes how a “little air catches” her kameez. The fact that the air “catches” her kameez could mean that she herself was captivated by the new Indian identity she encountered in the bazaar. She then describes how the “colors leave” the bazaar street. Returning to the concept of evening between day and night, and that of the speaker between East and West, the "colors" leaving the street signify that night is coming. This is symbolic of Eastern identity taking over and influencing it further as the sun sets on the West, and it could mean that Western culture has gone with it. It is no coincidence that this example of imagery serves as a prelude to the climax of the poem, when she feels most connected to Indian identity and the tone is proud, confident, and comfortable. Finally, the speaker describes henna as a “peacock” that “spreads its lines” on her hand. The peacock is the national bird of India and spreads its lines on its hands. It's representative...