How does the author foreshadow Jonah's gift?

Answer 1

with the apple and how it changes, he gets scolded, and most people believe that it is to demonstrate the strict rules, but it shows that when the apple "changes, he's actually seeing beyond.

Answer 2

The author foreshadows Jonah's gift by hinting at his ability to communicate with animals through his special bond with his dog, his keen intuition about nature, and his ability to understand animals' emotions. These early signs set the stage for Jonah's eventual realization of his gift to truly connect with and understand animals.