What is foreshadowing in rumble fish?

Answer 1

When Rusty-James expresses his want to be a tough-cat, like his brother, he is setting the stage for the ending, at which he gets his wish, only we are not sure if that's a good thing or not.

In Rumble Fish, Rusty-James describes how Smokey, (a friend of his) would be the toughest cat on the street if it wasn't for him, standing in his way. Again setting the stage for what happens next; Smokey challenges Rusty-James AFTER he gets that big gash on his ribcage.

When Rusty James went to visit his girlfriend Patty, he notices brown roots, commenting: That he "likes blond girls, no matter how they got that way." Giving us a huge clue that his relationship with Patty might not last long, since he seems more interested in her looks then her personality.

Foreshadowing are clues that the author subtly gives in the story, to make us question or expect something to happen. It's easy to spot these clues, if you think about the things the character or characters think/say. There are many more Foreshadowing clues to find!

Answer 2

In "Rumble Fish," foreshadowing is used to hint at events that will occur later in the story. For example, Rusty-James's recurring dream about a black-and-white fish fighting in a river could be seen as foreshadowing the film's themes of violence and loyalty. Additionally, the presence of the motorcycle boy's pet fish, named Rumble Fish, could also be considered a form of foreshadowing, symbolizing the inner conflict and turmoil within Rusty-James himself.