Talk:Foreshadowing

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Sentence[edit]

Is there was something not wrong with the following sentence?

Each of these hints widens the range of possible consequences and maintains tension throughout the narrative as these possibilities narrow.

The possible consequences seem to be both widening and narrowing. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 24.46.221.121 (talk • contribs) 18:13, 28 February 2006 (UTC).[reply]

No, although it could possibly be written more clearly. I had to read it a couple times to make sense of it too. Note that it says the hints widen the possible consequences and the tension mounts as they narrow. In other words, each foreshadowed event adds a new consequence, and as the story goes on new events remove the possibility of certain consequences. As each possible consequence is removed the tension builds as it becomes clearer which outcome is more likely. --Tommy Gun 21:06, 26 March 2006 (UTC)[reply]

That sentence was a trainwreck. I just removed it. Bobbyi 03:54, 22 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

A Funny Take on Foreshadowing[edit]

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I want to congratulate you and Wikipedia on the most useful description of foreshadowing that I have seen on the web.

I propose a link (which I think distinctive) for your consideration www.benandverse.com/writings/index.htm.

My section on foreshadowing, “Shadowing the Reader,” is distinctive in its attempt to engage the interest of a new audience with humor. It is a chapter from the book, “How to Write an Uncommonly Good Novel,” edited by Carol Hoover.

Although the chapter is basically a teaching tool, the efforts at light relief might lead you to a description something like the heading above.

The work on this chapter is from a section I have just added to my website, a literary miscellany, called “Phony Pearls of Fictitious Wisdom”.

My original website, “Ben and Verse,” is devoted to Ben Franklin. It received the A+ award from the www.englishwebteacher.com (together with a link from the Franklin Institute).

The original website has persisted for years; I have instructed my executors that both the original website and this new addition shall remain unchanged until long after my death.

I’d consider it an insult to receive a link from the Wikipedia.

Sincerely,

John McCall Mccall63@aol.com

152.163.100.197 15:42, 27 May 2006 (UTC)[reply]

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Why is the page gone? When I tried to go to it, it said the page was deleted. 60.224.228.203 12:59, 19 September 2006 (UTC) idk help[reply]

Foreshadowing Article Freed From Copyright Restrictions[edit]

Please feel free to quote at any length any section from my website "Ben and Verse" (www.benandverse.com)provided that the source is noted. The release from copyright restrictions includes under, "Phony Pearls of Fictitious Wisdom," the article described on this page as "Funny Take..." 63.215.28.131 16:23, 22 February 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Romeo and Juliet[edit]

Is it really considered foreshadowing in R&J (when they say they'd rather die than live apart) when the beginning Chorus tells the audience explicitly that the lovers are going to die?

A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life;

Whose misadventur'd piteous overthrows

Doth with their death bury their parents' strife.

Since we already know about the deaths, aren't the characters' statements rather an example of dramatic irony? -- trlkly 22:19, 19 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Formal Patterning[edit]

Why is the following sentence -in the "Formal Patterning" section- between inverted commas?

"the organization of the events, actions and gestures which constitute a narrative and give shape to a story; when done well, formal patterning allows the audience the pleasure of discerning and anticipating the structure of the plot as it reveals itself."

If it is a quote, its source should be cited. If it is not a quote, the inverted commas should go.

Also, the phrase "when done well" implies a value judgement, which does not belong in an encyclopedia. 81.99.193.239 (talk) 16:55, 31 December 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Guessing Ahead[edit]

This is surely not an accurate synonym of foreshadowing? Pointing ahead, if anything?

Examples of Foreshadow in Literature[edit]

Hey everyone! I was thinking about adding a new section to this article. I think it would be beneficial if it included examples of foreshadow in famous works, then the readers would be able to better understand how it can be implemented. If you have any questions comments or concerns please write back!

-Dominick Passante DPassante (talk) 22:12, 8 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

I Just finished my edits! I hope you guys enjoy the changes I have made. If you have any suggestions, feel free to comment on this thread. I would love to collaborate with others on the topic!

DPassante (talk) 06:41, 9 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]