Discuss the us of colour in Angela Carter's 'The snow child'

Angela Carter uses juxtaposition in her discription of colour such as 'black, shining boots' and 'white'. The contrast of colours foreshadows the tragic and violent ending of the story while also commenting on the characters within the plot. For example, the contrast of the Countess's 'black boots' show her character as plotting and jealous as opposed to the girl, who is 'white as snow. Often black has dark connotations while white presents purity and innocence. This is seen in the girl as shown by the Count's sexual desire for her as demonstrated by the act of necrophilia. This can also be reinforced by the color red, which is often a symbol for passion and desire and in wishing for a girl 'as red as blood', the Count is clear in his intentions. From a feminist viewpoint, this shows how women are always seen in the male gaze as sexual objects and objects of sight rather than as intellectual creatures, that even in her death, the Count still desires her body. The red could also mean violence, in this case sexual violence that is committed by the Count to the girl.