JOURNAL #9
Victor is keeping a huge secret from those he
loves; his father, his friend, his fiancé… how does
keeping this secret affect his relationships,
particularly with Elizabeth? What affect can secrets
have on a relationship in general?
NOTES #8: CHARACTER
FOIL
A foil is a character who serves to highlight the
strengths or weaknesses of another character,
usually the protagonist.
Often, the foil has the opposite character traits of
the other character, usually the antagonist.
NOTES #8: CHARACTER
FOIL
Consider these examples…
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Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy
Aladdin and Jafar
Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader
Cinderella and step-sisters
Shrek and Donkey
Victor Frankenstein
The Creature
FOIL
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