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As previously stated, Malouf supports his ideas by using foreshadowing throughout the entire novel. The entire novel is written to perfection: there is not a single sentence within that does not contain subtle foreshadowing or a clever metaphor. The title originates from “Come Back Peter! Come Back Paul!” which foreshadows the ending of the novel and completes the cycle of life, which is one of the main themes Malouf is portraying.

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