* Foreshadowing: Throughout the novel, the orange trees are described as strong and healthy, producing abundant fruit. Paul, the main character, even dreams of a tree "bursting with fruit." This symbolizes the potential and hope that Paul and his family hold for the future.
* Event: However, the orange trees eventually succumb to a citrus greening disease, which destroys the fruit and weakens the trees. This devastating event mirrors the challenges and setbacks Paul and his family face, particularly the exposure of Paul's father's corruption and the subsequent fallout of the family's reputation.
This connection between the orange trees and the family's fate is foreshadowed from the beginning of the novel, creating a sense of foreboding and emphasizing the cyclical nature of both nature and human affairs.
Another example:
* Foreshadowing: Paul often describes his father as a "powerful" and "respected" figure, like a "giant oak".
* Event: However, the image of the oak is later used to symbolize the corruption and hollowness that lies beneath his father's facade. The "giant oak" is revealed to be diseased and rotten at its core, reflecting his father's true nature.
These examples illustrate how the use of foreshadowing in "Tangerine" provides clues about the characters' fate and adds depth to the themes of family, corruption, and the consequences of hidden truths.