John Steinbeck uses several cases of foreshadowing in his novel, "Of Mice and Men". He illustrates the technique of foreshadowing through the elaborate dialogue and the actions of the characters, as well as through their descriptive body language.
In the first chapter, George tells Lennie:
"...'if you jus' happen to get in trouble like you always done before, I want you to come right here an' hide in the brush.'
"'Hide in the brush,' said Lennie slowly.
"'Hide in the brush until I come for you. Can you remember that?'
"'Sure I can, George. Hide in the brush till you come.'"
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