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Sometimes in works of fiction, a special form of foreshadowing is used that is overt in a way that even the characters can see: something happens to someone that makes them a sure target for being killed off in the near future. Typically the mark of death is not fatal in a Truth in Television-type way; it does not refer to a potentially terminal illness or a life-threatening injury. The "mark", in this case, refers to a signal, either physically attached to the victim or separate, visible or invisible, that denotes that the character's time is limited. Depending on the nature of the mark, the characters may or may not be aware of their impending doom. Physical blemishes, brandings, and other things applied directly to their body or clothing may seem perfectly innocuous, unless the character happens to be sufficiently genre savvy. The mark may also appear elsewhere, allowing it serve as a form of dramatic irony for the benefit of the audience. Prophetic dreams and visions may also serve as a "mark" of sorts, if it specifically claims that a character will soon die. Subtrope of Portent of Doom. See also: Secret Stab Wound, Incurable Cough of Death, Kiss of Death, and Black Spot. Compare You Are Already Dead. Examples |
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