PRESENTATION OUTLINE
In literature, a foil is a character who serves as a contrast to another character.
Foils are often contrasting pairs.
The purpose of the foil is to highlight the character traits of the protagonists.
Sometimes the foil forces us to think about what would have happened if a character had made different choices.
The foil exists to deepen our understanding of the characters and themes of the novel.
For example, in The Giver, Asher is a foil for Jonas.
Asher is playful to highlight Jonas's seriousness. Asher is physical to highlight Jonas's thoughtful nature.
Who was the foil for the mistress in Chains?
If this classroom existed in a novel, who would be Sam's foil?
Who would Mattea's foil be?
Answer the following question:
What foils are there in The Tempest?
