Day 4

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Lesson Plan

Discussion of Thought Questions

  1. 1

    What role does foreshadowing play in the book?

    For Day 3's homework assignment, students should have identified moments of foreshadowing within the book. These can go as far back to the first chapter, when the reader learns Arthur's house is to be bulldozed before he figures it out himself. More recent instances include the mice escaping and the ships doors opening and closing after the crew has already left. What effect does foreshadowing have in the book? Foreshadowing can cause tension and dramatic irony, where the reader knows or expects something that the characters are unaware of. The foreshadowing can also be humorous, such as when the narrator reveals the only...

Join Now to View Premium Content

GradeSaver provides access to 2368 study guide PDFs and quizzes, 11017 literature essays, 2791 sample college application essays, 926 lesson plans, and ad-free surfing in this premium content, “Members Only” section of the site! Membership includes a 10% discount on all editing orders.

Join Now

Already a member? Log in