English II Scholastic
Langston Hughes
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Period:______
Date:_______
“Cora Unashamed”
by Langston Hughes
FOIL: A foil is a character who stands in stark contrast with another,
thereby emphasizing that character’s good qualities. In many ways,
Mrs. Studevant serves as a foil for Cora.
After each name, write words and phrases that describe the
character as portrayed in the play.
Cora:
Mrs. Studevant:
In the original story, both characters are portrayed as flawed human
beings. Does the adaptation manage to preserve the idea that
neither woman is entirely laudable (commendable) or despicable? If
so, how? If not, why?