Have you ever written an essay from end to beginning? John Irving writes his novels, starting with the ending; he figures out the finale and works his way backwards. In The World According to Garp, John Irving conceptualizes the life of Garp, a writer, and through various techniques, tells an intriguing and captivating story. Irving uses forestorying to create a sense of closure with minute characters, while also generating curiosity about the future and what it holds for the characters. From the beginning, Irving gives hints and facts about the future. Before we know all the characters or even what the book is completely about, the fate of Jenny’s two brothers is revealed. One “wouldn’t come home from the war”, while the other “would be