The excerpt from "The Great Gatsby" that best exemplifies foreshadowing is:
"O...he stretched out his arms toward the dark water in a curious way, and, far as I was from him, I could have sworn he was trembling. Involuntarily I glanced seaward - and distinguished nothing except a single green light, minute and far away, that might have been the end of a dock. When I looked once more for Gatsby he had vanished, and I was alone again in the unquiet darkness."
1. This passage foreshadows the significance of the green light at the end of Daisy's dock, symbolizing Gatsby's unreachable dream and his longing for Daisy.
2. The description of Gatsby trembling and reaching out towards the green light hints at his emotional connection to Daisy and his unattainable desires.
3. The mysterious disappearance of Gatsby after reaching towards the light suggests the ephemeral nature of his aspirations and the challenges he will face in pursuing his dreams.
By analyzing this excerpt, readers can anticipate the themes of longing, unattainable desires, and the inevitable challenges that Gatsby will encounter in his pursuit of the American Dream throughout the novel.
