Sunday, 29 May 2011

What is an example of foreshadowing in Chapter 12-13 in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Some examples ofinclude Dill's letter, Calpurnia's church's reaction
toand , and Alexandra's arrival.

Foreshadowing is a hint that
the author makes about something that is going to happen later in the book.  It keeps a reader
guessing and interested in the story.  Lee uses foreshadowing many times throughout the
book.

One example of foreshadowing is the description of Jems moodiness.
Scout is annoyed by it, but she is told that Jem is just growing up.  This foreshadows the
events of the trial, because it is a major time of maturing for Jem.

Another
example of foreshadowing is the comments Dill makes about his father.  


But summer came and Dill was not there. I received a letter and a
snapshot from him. The letter said he had a new father whose picture was enclosed, and he would
have to stay in...

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