John Steinbeck uses foreshadowing through out the story of "Of Mice and Men" to prepare the reader for the final scene. Foreshadowing is the composition of layered hints or clues about what may happen in the future of the story. Early in the story, these lines or events suggest a wide range of possibilities to the audience. But as the story progresses, the range narrows. In order for the impact of foreshadowing to be effective, …showed first 75 words of 640 total…

…showed last 75 words of 640 total…This is foreshadowing to the ending scene because once again, Lennie just had to have a touch and once again, led him to trouble that even George could not fix. Another example of foreshadowing is when Carlson kills Candy's dog who was past his time. Candy said he should have been the one to do it. This foreshadows George's decision with Lennie. Although he knows he needs to do it, it is just to painful.