This study classifies the resolution patterns of foreshadowing into four types —linear, reversal, gradual, and open—and demonstrates that foreshadowing functions as a core narrative device that integrates character psychology, narrative structure,...
This study classifies the resolution patterns of foreshadowing into four types —linear, reversal, gradual, and open—and demonstrates that foreshadowing functions as a core narrative device that integrates character psychology, narrative structure, thematic symbolism, and emotional effect. Each type produces distinct narrative effects and often appears in combination within actual works. This foreshadowing-centered approach overcomes the limitations of existing rigid and monolithic theories, suggesting a flexible interpretive framework capable of analyzing the complexity and multilayered meaning of narrative texts.