Question

Which of the following best describes a foil in a story?

A. A character who tells the story
B. A character who clashes with the protagonist but is on the same side
C. A character who wants to ruin and destroy the protagonist
D. A character who clashes with all of the other characters in the story

Answer 1

B. A foil is a character who clashes with the protagonist but is on the same side.

The foil works to help reveal or bring out specific qualities in the protagonist.

Answer 2

B. A character who clashes with the protagonist but is on the same side

Step-by-step explanation:

A foil is actually a character that has core values and characteristics that oppose to a character whom with the foil is supposed to clash, making the that character stand out. If the main character is selfless, the foil character will be selfish, for example, to make the main character's selfless stand out. The foil can be on the same side of the character, as long as he has contrasting characteristics or values.