What are some for shadowing in A Christmas Carol?

Answer 1

There are many. However, three that are aimed directly at the reader to create atmosphere and

In Stave one where Dickens states "There is no doubt that Marley was dead. This must be distinctly understood, or nothing wonderful can come of the story I am going to relate."

This is an example of foreshadowing, because it shows that although dead Jacob Marley will somehow be a part of the story to some.

IN Stave Three When Scrooge asks the Ghost of Christmas Present if Tiny Tim will survive?

"I see a vacant seat," replied the Ghost, "in the poor chimney-corner, and a crutch without an owner, carefully preserved. If these shadows remain unaltered by the future, the child will die."

This foreshadows what will happen to Tiny Tim if things don't change where he's concerned.

and in all of Stave four; The Ghost of Christmas yet to come is foreshadowing. It shows what will happen to Scrooge if he doesn't have a change and mend his ways. (Tiny Tim will die, Scrooge will die unmourned, the servants and the undertaker will rejoice in his death because they'll profit from it by stealing some of his things and selling them, the people who have debt with Scrooge may have to make good that debt to someone taking over the business etc.)

Answer 2

Foreshadowing in "A Christmas Carol" includes the appearance of Marley's ghost warning Scrooge of his impending visit by the three spirits, the depiction of Tiny Tim's illness hinting at the importance of charity and empathy, and Scrooge witnessing the Cratchit family's Christmas dinner foreshadowing his change of heart towards generosity and kindness.