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FORESHADOWING
There are several other literary devices that pop up at various times in the story. The most prevalent one is foreshadowing which frequently presents clues of something that will happen later in the novel. Some examples of foreshadowing include:
1.) The mini-prologue prepares us for a serious event which will take place
in the lives of John and Lorraine.
2.) Lorraine’s still eyes as described by John foreshadows how important
the..............
.............. 11.) John’s less than flattering descriptions of the emotional
problems of many of the guests at the party prepares us for the party
to............
IRONY
Another element that is important to note is irony - when something happens,
or is seen, or is heard that we may know, but the characters do not, or
that appears opposite of what is expected. Some examples of irony include:
1.) Lorraine is insistent that John not curse in the record they are
writing of their time with Mr. Pignati. This is ironic, because cursing
is the least of the bad decisions they both make throughout the novel............
............... 10.) The ones who show the most agonizing grief are not
the humans, but the monkeys.
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