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Literary Foil

Literary Foil. Foil- what is it?. In literature, a foil is a character that shows qualities that are in contrast with the qualities of another character with the objective to highlight the traits of the other character .

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Literary Foil

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  1. Literary Foil

  2. Foil- what is it? • In literature, a foil is a character that shows qualities that are in contrast with the qualities of another character with the objective to highlight the traits of the other character. • Often times a secondary character or a side kick will serve as a foil to the main character. Heroes and villains are also commonly used as foils for each other.

  3. Antithesis- what? • An antithesis is a person or thing that is the direct opposite of someone or something else. • i.e. “Love is the antithesis of selfishness.” • Is a foil and an antithesis the same thing?

  4. Who is the foil to each character? In what way do they act as a foil? (what traits do they exemplify in one another?)

  5. scares easily, and is prone to panicking under stressful situations Flounder

  6.  bright, spirited, adventurous and stubborn. Her curiosity and love for adventure sometimes gets her into trouble Ariel

  7. very eccentric and even slightly effeminate; • wore flamboyant clothing (at one point, he is • seen wearing a flowered bonnet) • known for his odd displays of whimsicality; • used humour to make people feel comfortable in his presence. • known to be quite philosophical • spoke in a calm, collected voice, being reasonable and kind, but firm Albus Dumbledore

  8. Voldemort "the most evil wizard for hundreds and hundreds of years“ raging psychopath, devoid of the normal human responses to other people's suffering no conscience, feels no remorse no need for human companionship or friendship, and cannot comprehend love or affection for another

  9. KatnissEverdeen • independent strong survivalist, lethal, but good at thinking outside the box • a survivor, and she will endure hardship and hard work to preserve her own life and the life of her family • Kill or be killed mentality

  10. PeetaMellark • very compassionate person and is good with words. • described as sweet, gentle, strong, and steady • also loving and cares about the people around him and hates killing 

  11. Humble • Wants to go unnoticed • Helpful • Considerate of the greater good Bruce Banner

  12. Eccentric • Flashy • Cocky • Loud • Likes attention Tony Stark

  13. Anna is very eccentric, optimistic, awkward and far from elegant. She usually acts before she speaks, and can be rather impulsive, but holds a lot of innocence to her, nonetheless. She is a free spirit Anna

  14. calm, reserved and regal and unlike her sister, is experienced in grace and poise Queen Elsa

  15. kind-hearted and talented  witty and charming habit of seeing the best in others, even when they could not see it themselves Loving • Lily Potter

  16. Snape cold calculating precise sarcastic bitter

  17. brooding and stubborn, but also very kind and compassionate.  charming, polite, and determined Edward Cullen

  18. Jacob Black Cheerful Rebellious Immature/young

  19. Coach Penrod Grizzly bear stature Intense Aggressive Tough Widely knowledgeable Intrinsically motivated

  20. Elora Penrod 5’4 Loud Always goofy Easily bored Likes attention Extrinsically motivated

  21. A-list Actor Humble Modest Tom Cruise

  22. Loud Flamboyant Cocky • Mr. Warren

  23. What foils do we see in Of Mice and Men?

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