Yesterday was beautiful by Ronald Dahl

Question

Which piece of evidence best for shadows the ending of the story
Paragraph 32 he is living in the house antonina Angelou that house with the red colour on the window
Paragraph 26 Joannis spirakis and he smiled the name seem to have a significance for the old man
Paragraph 14 The voice had no expression he looked up into the sky then he turned and looked behind him in the sky
Paragraph 4 he was sitting in the shade on the stone beside the water trough and it seems strange that he hadn't seen him before

Answer 1

To identify the piece of evidence that best foreshadows the ending of "Yesterday Was Beautiful" by Roald Dahl, we need to consider which paragraph contains elements that hint at themes or events that will culminate at the story's conclusion.

Among the options provided:

• Paragraph 32 discusses the man living in a house with red window frames, which could symbolize something significant, but it doesn't strongly indicate a foreshadowing of the ending.

• Paragraph 26 mentions Joannis Spirakis and a smile, suggesting some significance, which could hint at connection or revelation as the story unfolds.

• Paragraph 14 describes a voice without expression and actions of looking up and behind, which evokes a sense of foreboding or unresolved tension, potentially foreshadowing emotional or dramatic revelations.

• Paragraph 4 discusses the old man sitting in the shade and the strangeness of not noticing him before. This could suggest themes of overlooked details or hidden aspects of character, but it does not strongly suggest a direct foreshadowing.

Given these interpretations, Paragraph 14 offers elements of emotion and observation that can effectively hint at deeper themes, character realizations, or tensions that may lead to the story's conclusion, making it the best choice to foreshadow the ending.