Foils+(Mike+&+Soobin)

=**Foils **= 
 * Definition:** In literature, a character who is presented as a contrast to a second character so as to point to or show to advantage some aspect of the second character.


 * Literary Example**

//Macbeth//

Banquo is a foil for Macbeth since both characters meet the "weird sisters," yet Banquo remains loyal to King Duncan, while Macbeth betrays the king. Macbeth's evilness is emphasized due to Banquo's strong loyalty.




 * Cinematic Example**

__Sherlock Holmes__

Dr. Watson is a foil for Sherlock Holmes as he is slightly less observant than Holmes. Although Dr. Watson is intelligent, Holmes often outsmarts him which highlights Holmes' strong characteristics.



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 * Works Cited **

 "foil." __Encyclopædia Britannica__. 2010. Encyclopædia Britannica Online. 01 Mar. 2010 <[]>.

"Foil (literature) Summary." //BookRags.com: Book Summaries, Study Guides//. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Mar. 2010. .

Friedlander, Ed. "Enjoying "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare." //The Pathology Guy//. N.p., 30 Jan. 2005. Web. 1 Mar. 2010. .

"Sherlock Holmes - 2009 Movie." //Printable Movies Posters//. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Mar. 2010. .