Various Interesting Terms to be Highlighted

Foreshadowing
In the dictionary of literary term, it means showing, indicating, or suggesting beforehand. In a literary work, foreshadowing provides a hint of what is to occur later. For instance, the early appearance, conversation, in Antigone when the scene between Haemon and his father, Creon, where he claims if Croen will do more mistakes than he is, he will no longer see him alive. Later, Haemon killed himself after the death of Antigone.

“No, you are wrong. Not at my feet. And never will you see eyes upon my face again. Rage, rave, with anyone who can bear to listen.” (Haemon, line 713-715,page 36)

Heuristic
An adjective applying to any course of action that stimulates interest, furthers investigation, and causes one to discover something for him/her. Heuristics, the science of technique of finding things, comes from a Greek term, meaning “to discover.” In literature, it is designed to enable readers to find out for themselves the real meaning of life and living. For instance, in Pygmalion by Bernard Shaw, we discover that Eliza Doolitle was actually angry to Prof. Higgins not because he treats her badly, but also he was ego enough to admit that he could not live on his own if she leaves him. He was hiding his true thoughts.