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Character Foil NOTES

Character Foil NOTES. A secondary character whose situation, actions, or traits contrast those of a primary character, and thus by contrast, sets off or foils the major character. Most often (but not always), the foil character makes the main character look better by comparison.

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Character Foil NOTES

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  1. Character Foil NOTES • A secondary character whose situation, actions, or traits contrast those of a primary character, and thus by contrast, sets off or foils the major character. • Most often (but not always), the foil character makes the main character look better by comparison. • Sometimes, foil characters may share a few similar traits, but overall, they are usually opposites.

  2. Foil Characters • We see “foils” of our favorite characters all the time in TV and films. • They often emphasize or magnify the traits or qualities of each other. • Much like these two here: http://youtu.be/Q4xmfwGG5qo

  3. Your Turn… Choose 2 characters from a movie or TV show. In 4-5 sentences explain how those character’s are foils, of each other.

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