American Pastoral
by Philip Roth
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American Pastoral: Foreshadowing 1 key example

Definition of Foreshadowing

Foreshadowing is a literary device in which authors hint at plot developments that don't actually occur until later in the story. Foreshadowing can be achieved directly or indirectly, by making... read full definition
Foreshadowing is a literary device in which authors hint at plot developments that don't actually occur until later in the story. Foreshadowing can be achieved... read full definition
Foreshadowing is a literary device in which authors hint at plot developments that don't actually occur until later in the... read full definition

Key Examples in American Pastoral

Foreshadowing
Explanation and Analysis—Beginnings and Ends:

Due to the novel's unusual narrative structure and lack of conventional chronology, foreshadowing and dramatic irony are embedded in the narrative. From relatively early on, the reader knows how the Swede's family and life will fall apart—but also that he will eventually rebuild his life and start a new family.