3.3.1.1.4 - Foil Characters
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What is a foil character?
💡 Hint: Think about contrasts between characters.
Name one pair of foil characters.
💡 Hint: Consider detectives and their assistants.
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What is the primary role of a foil character?
💡 Hint: Think about how characters can reveal more about one another.
True or False: Foil characters often share similar traits with the protagonist.
💡 Hint: Consider the function of a foil.
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Discuss how the use of foil characters in a specific novel you've read enhances the thematic elements of the work. Provide textual evidence to support your analysis.
💡 Hint: Look for characters that highlight opposing traits.
Create a scene featuring a foil character, showcasing how their contrasting qualities impact the protagonist’s decision-making.
💡 Hint: Consider how their differing motivations lead to conflict or clarity.
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