Foreshadowing Quote by Hanya Yanagihara
““My phone rang, and although it wasn't a sinister time of night, and although nothing had happened that I would later see as foreshadowing, I knew, I knew.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara, 2015
A character feels an uneasy premonition, sensing something ominous despite the ordinary setting.
In simple terms: A vague feeling of dread appears.
Key Takeaway
Trust your instincts.
Themes
intuition
foreboding
character
Mood
uneasy
reflective
Type
literary
psychological
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- dangerous situations
- decision making
Key Concepts
psychology
anticipation
Questions to Reflect On
- What subtle signs do you ignore?
- How can you differentiate intuition from anxiety?
A Different Perspective
The feeling may be misread as paranoia.
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