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    Mary Shelley

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    Shelley to create a mood‚ in a story or novel is one of the many things that make Frankenstein a classic novel. Mary Shelley also uses suspense and foreshadowing in her writings to keep the reader involved. The monster in Frankenstein tells Victor “I shall be with you on your wedding-night.”(Ch. 20); this is a great example of foreshadowing. When the monster tells Victor this‚ it becomes obvious that something bad is going to happen and it keeps the reader guessing what it will be‚ while sending

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    A change can be noticed and identified by other changes. In the novel‚ A Tale of Two Cities‚ Charles Dickens uses symbolism‚ allusions‚ and foreshadowing to convey his attitude towards the French Revolution while also heightening the suspense of the upcoming turmoil. Symbolism is used in A Tale of Two Cities to convey Charles Dickens’ attitude towards the upcoming revolution. Charles uses the sea as a symbol for the social unrest of the people of France‚ “the sea did what it liked and what it liked

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    black with rain.” (Hemingway‚ 4) As a result‚ Hemingway uses rain as a way to symbolize the anguish of Frederic and Catherine throughout the book‚ which leaves them with nothing but each other to hold onto. Rain also frequently referred to the foreshadowing of death or depression in the

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    In Romeo and Juliet‚ Shakespeare uses foreshadowing‚ irony‚ allusion‚ and humor to create one of the best pieces of literature of all time. His usage of these literary elements and devices to make the story come alive is remarkable. His technique of these elements helps the play from becoming too boring. Shakespeare uses foreshadowing in the story to assist the audience into predicting the tragic outcome‚ so at the end of the play when Romeo and Juliet die‚ the audience will not be as upset with

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    needs a place to stay. He then finds a cozy place to stay on a lonely street with no shops‚ only tall‚ broken down houses. He then sees a brightly illuminated window through the black night. This leads him to the Bed and Breakfast. The author uses foreshadowing and suspense to create a theme that not everything is not what it seems. Throughout this story‚ Billy gets easily manipulated. He gets lured to the hotel by the bed and breakfast sign.This sign has a hold on Billy that he felt but does not know

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    To Build a Fire

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    extinguished and he is unable to light a new one. Frostbite and hypothermia set in and the man eventually succumbs to his fate. This short story showcases the theme of Man vs. Nature. London is able to support this theme with his use of setting‚ foreshadowing‚ and irony. This theme is confirmed by the published analysis “To Build a Fire” written by James Welsh‚ which was published in 2004. London’s detailed use of setting has the greatest influence in showcasing the theme of Man vs. Nature. This

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    Munro’s use of literary devices which ultimately reveals the loss of innocence experienced by the characters. This is evident in Marlene and Charlene’s life as the use of imagery exploits the drastic transformation they experience. Similarly‚ foreshadowing techniques display the inner turmoil the protagonists are facing. Lastly‚ situational irony is used to show the characters final transition from the innocent people they were to the guilty people they have become. The narrator uses imagery to

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    surface. In the novel Night by Elie Wiesel‚ the theme of night and darkness is prevalent throughout the story and is used as a primary tool to convey symbolism‚ foreshadowing‚ and the hopeless defeat felt by prisoners of Holocaust concentration camps. Religion‚ the various occurring crucial nights‚ and the many instances of foreshadowing and symbolism clearly demonstrate how the reoccurring theme of night permeates throughout the novel. Faith in a "higher power" is often used as a crutch by many

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    Brothers in Arms

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    gang members. #3 Foreshadowing In the book Brothers in Arms the author uses foreshadowing in order to give us clues or hints of what is to come. One example of foreshadowing can be found in chapter 1 page 11 paragraph 5. The text states “we’ll get them homes we will get them” said his friend Frankie. Here the author helps me see that perhaps later Martin and his friends will go out and kill the ones who killed martin’s brother huero. Another example of foreshadowing can be found in chapter

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    Analysis of A Rose for Emily Miss Emily represents the "old south." She is stubborn and she refuses to accept that the world is changing around her. The people of the town often gossip about Miss Emily. The use of symbolism and foreshadowing is a major component of the story. Miss Emily represents the "old south." She lives in her father’s house with her Negro servant Tobe. She has lived in the town and has been a member of the community for as long as anyone can remember. The people

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