... the future events in the literary piece. In this case, both authors foretell the downfall of the main female character in each work: Emma Bovary in Madame Bovary and Hedda Tesman in "Hedda Gabler."" Both authors use figurative language, characterization through behavior and actions, and imagery to foreshadow the dramatic downfalls of these damsels in self-inflicted distress. Gustave Flaubert is famed for ... the fall of tears. Therefore, the allusion to storms in Emma's view of love is interpreted as a bad omen. Henrik Ibsen also uses figurative language to foreshadow the ruin of Hedda ...

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• Grade Level: High School