The color white in the story is given to snow and light but it portrays the protagonist's misery and gloom. It represents the winter season which is lethargic and slow paced and also despair since the protagonist is lonely and grief-stricken. Also, he appears white as a phantom due to his loneliness and withered appearance. The white snow is emphasized by evening lamp light which represents the depressing atmosphere and the hollowness of the society.