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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
Foreshadowing
Explanation and Analysis—The Swallow's Death:
The increasing coldness of the city is referenced several times to foreshadow the Swallow’s eventual death and emphasize the virtue of his sacrifice. When the Prince first asks the Swallow to stay a night, the Swallow objects, saying he is awaited in Egypt. However, when the Prince pleads with him to stay to help the boy in the city, the Swallow relents:
“It is very cold here,” he said; “but I will stay with you for one night, and be your messenger.”
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