The Nickel Boys

Foreshadowing

What are some examples of foreshadowing in THe Nickel Boys?

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When Elwood “wins” a set of encyclopedias he discovers that they are blank inside. This foreshadows his failed attempts to improve his prospects through education. On his first day of college, Elwood is arrested and sent to the Nickel Academy instead.

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