An epiphany can be defined as a sudden realization. From Homer Simpson to the world’s most intelligent scientists, each has had an epiphany of sorts. In literature an epiphany can be anywhere from learning a new concept to changing the way a person thinks. An epiphany comes in many forms, it may take a ritual or it may come naturally. In Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, Jane brought foreshadowing to my attention to a subtle, yet bold event.
Foreshadowing can be found in both books and movies. The warning of a future event can be difficult to find if you do not know what to look for. “The day after Rochester proposes to Jane under "the great horse-chestnut at the bottom of the orchard," that same tree gets "struck by lightning in the night, and half of it split away"” (pg 119). Noticing that …show more content…
Rochester and Jane were not meant to be. When getting further into the book, Rochester reveals that he is married. This is the event that was foreseen in the splitting tree. The bond once held by two individuals is broken. The tree splitting in half was seemingly natural, but it was a major indication of a breakup. I have realized that foreshadowing is indicated by an author making a seemingly ordinary event extraordinary. A sign would be a long or thorough description of a simple action. Since the author took time to rigorously describe the event, it must be important. Another indicator of foreshadowing would be a flashback. A memory that needs to be revisited is a signal that the particular moment will come into play in the future. These two signs of foreshadowing make it easier for me to identify what events are going to hint at a future event. One way I have used my new tool of recognizing foreshadowing was in 1984 by George Orwell. The author kept repeating that Winston owned the illegal diary. This repetition lead me on to believe that the diary was going to be Winston’s downfall. Bringing up the diary in Winston’s conversations hinted at the idea
Foreshadowing can be found in both books and movies. The warning of a future event can be difficult to find if you do not know what to look for. “The day after Rochester proposes to Jane under "the great horse-chestnut at the bottom of the orchard," that same tree gets "struck by lightning in the night, and half of it split away"” (pg 119). Noticing that …show more content…
Rochester and Jane were not meant to be. When getting further into the book, Rochester reveals that he is married. This is the event that was foreseen in the splitting tree. The bond once held by two individuals is broken. The tree splitting in half was seemingly natural, but it was a major indication of a breakup. I have realized that foreshadowing is indicated by an author making a seemingly ordinary event extraordinary. A sign would be a long or thorough description of a simple action. Since the author took time to rigorously describe the event, it must be important. Another indicator of foreshadowing would be a flashback. A memory that needs to be revisited is a signal that the particular moment will come into play in the future. These two signs of foreshadowing make it easier for me to identify what events are going to hint at a future event. One way I have used my new tool of recognizing foreshadowing was in 1984 by George Orwell. The author kept repeating that Winston owned the illegal diary. This repetition lead me on to believe that the diary was going to be Winston’s downfall. Bringing up the diary in Winston’s conversations hinted at the idea