Some might argue that James Cameron went a little overboard with foreshadowing in Titanic. That might be true because the narrative is drenched in dramatic irony and moments that continue to clue you in about the future. Maybe it feels a little too extra after a couple of rewatches because the sinking of the Titanic is a historic event. Nonetheless, there are so many moments in the film that are extremely dear to me because of how subtly they foreshadow character arcs (and not the fact that the Titanic sinks by the end of the film), with intimate details and scenes. In this article, we’ve listed some of the best moments of foreshadowing in the Titanic that aren’t about the foundering of the unsinkable ship. I bet you didn’t notice that Cameron had also been foreshadowing Jack’s death all along! Best Moments of Foreshadowing in Titanic That Aren’t About the Sinking of the Ship1. Caledon Hockley Gifts Rose the “Heart of the Ocean” Necklace While the scene unfolds as a romantic moment between a soon-to-be married couple, if you carefully listen to Hockley’s (Billy Zane) words, the foreshadowing is both clear and ironic. Hockley says, “Perhaps as a reminder of my feelings for you.” This moment foreshadows the first two survivors of the accident. In the end, Hockley and Rose (Kate Winslet) survive the shipwreck, and the necklace stays with her until the end. The irony is bittersweet, that somehow the necklace reminded her of Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) and not...
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