Let’s go over some examples of a foil character and the definition together.
How can you tell what a character is all about? When you’re working on breaking a character, how can you tell who they are? Developing a character sometimes requires showing us their opposite.
That means creating a foil. But what is a foil character, and how do you use one of these literary devices?
Today, we’re going to go over the dramatic foil in literature, film, and television. We’ll look at examples, pull apart the definition, and strategize how you can put these kinds of characters in your storytelling.
Ready? Let’s go.
Author: Jason Hellerman
This article comes from No Film School and can be read on the original site.
