In chapter one, Mr. Blore is riding on the train and encounters a drunk old man. Before the man leaves, he remarks to Mr. Blore "Watch and pray. The day of judgment is at hand." Mr. Blore thinks "He's nearer the day of judgment than I am." Then Agatha Christie tells us "And there, as it happens, he was wrong." This foreshadows that the day of judgement is indeed at hand for Mr. Blore. (pg 17)
In chapter two, Vera sees the island for the first time. "But there was no house visible, only the boldly silhouetted rock with its faint resemblance to a giant head. There was something sinister about it. She shivered faintly." This foreshadows that something evil is going to happen on this island. (pg 24)
Also in chapter two, the characters are impressed with the arrival of Anthony Marston. " It was a fantastic moment. In it, Anthony Marston seemed to be something more than mortal. Afterwards more than one of those present remembered that moment." This foreshadows that something is going to happen to Anthony Marston to show that he is very mortal. (pg 27)
Here is an extra example. When Fred Narracott brings the visitors to the island, he says "Can't land on Soldier Island when there is a southeasterly. Sometimes 'tis cut off for a week or more." This foreshadows the weather and the length of time they will spend on the island. (pg 29)
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