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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—Carnehan’s Tale:
As a story within the story, Carnehan’s harrowing tale of his time with Dravot in Kafiristan (as told to the narrator) can be considered a frame story. This story takes up the bulk of the narrative, with a few pages of introduction and conclusion from the narrator on either side. The following passage captures the narrative shift from the narrator’s story to Carnehan’s story:
“It’s true,” said Carnehan, with a dry cackle, nursing his feet, which were wrapped in rags. “True as gospel. Kings we were, with crowns upon our heads — me and Dravot — poor Dan — oh, poor, poor Dan, that would never take advice, not though I begged of him!”
“Take the whisky,” I said, “and take your own time. Tell me all you can recollect of everything from beginning to end.”
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