Saturday, March 9, 2019

What are some examples of foreshadowing in "The Open Window" by Saki?

In
"" by , Vera first provides detailed clues of the men who have gone hunting when she
says the following:

"Poor dear aunt, she has often
told me how they went out, her husband with his white waterproof
coat
 over his arm, and Ronnie, her youngest brother, singing,
'Bertie, why do you bound?' as he always did to tease her . .
."

The white waterproof coat must be what her uncle
has with him that day, so Vera mentions it to prepare Mr. Nuttel with a visual hint that
validates her story later when the men come back. Another visual description includes
"the little brown spaniel" that is with them. By
mentioning these specific visual images, Vera provides accurate details to solidify her story in
the guest's mind later on. 

Another description Vera uses to help Mr. Nuttel
identify the men in question is of one man singing "Bertie, why do you bound?"
Mentioning this fact before it happens provides an audible clue for Mr. Nuttel when they come
home later. The paragraph...

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