How does the author use foreshadowing in The Romance of the Rose?

Cupid is a significant character, and like all of the allegorical figures, he is described in great detail to give an overall impression of what the virtue or characteristic is like. Cupid or Romantic Love will have a significant role to play and this description introduces and describes his five golden arrows, which is an instance of foreshadowing. These arrows, held by his squire Sweet-Looking, are described in some detail as being Beauty, Simplesse (Simplicity or Innocence), Fraunchyse, Company and Fair-Semblaunt. These arrows can "wound" with love, although some hurt less than others. It is also interesting that Cupid and his squire have five other arrows that bestow or inflict the opposite qualities (Pride, Vilanye, Shame, Wanhope (Despair), and Newe Thought.