A Temporary Matter

How does the author use foreshadowing in A Temporary Matter?

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The title of the story is symbolic. Although it refers to a power outage, it alludes to the temporary time in which the couple's relationship feels like it used to. Although Shukumar believes that the couple has grown closer over the first 4 days of electrical repairs, his wife has actually been looking for an apartment. She signs a lease and tells him that she is moving out on the fifth night. Shukumar discovers that the repairs are ahead of schedule, and on the fifth night the street will have power. As his wife reads over this notice, he senses that their recent closeness is coming to an end. This foreshadows Shoba's news that she is moving out and thus dissolving their relationship.

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A Temporary Matter