In the story the author, Laurence Yep, includes many instances where she uses foreshadowing. Such as when the author implies the grandmother can’t walk without canes. Or when she has to have help climbing up the stairs to the second story. Foreshadowing is also revealed when the author explains paw-paw’s short, stout feet with beautifully embroidered shoes. The author also foreshadows the grandmother with her seeing the ribbons, and then trying to take them away from Stacy. Lastly the author foreshadows within the conflict of Stacy and mom after Stacy sees the
