It's interesting that our main character starts out as a gaunt, slender man. But we soon find out about his voracious appetite. As he consumes everything in his path he grows larger and larger. Of course, we have a metaphor for gluttony in all its forms. The man is in no state of love or acceptance, but rather is like black holees from, taking in everything that is foodworthy. This has a striking effect and is hard to take our eyes from it.
