Two new species of braconid wasps (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: ... by Cauich-Kumul, Roger; Lopez-Martinez, Victor; Garcia-Ramirez, Maria De Jesus; Delfin-Gonzalez, Hugo; / Florida Entomologist.
The most well-known dramatic foil character in Romeo and Juliet is Mercutio. He acts as a direct opposite of the protagonist, Romeo. Mercutio is a skeptic, while Romeo is a romantic. Foils are used to bring emphasis to the qualities of another character, and they often serve as comic relief. Continue Reading.
The foil character may be completely opposite to the protagonist, or very similar with one key difference. The foil character is used to highlight some particular quality or qualities of the main character. A subplot can also work as a foil to the main plot. The foil subplot highlights some key aspects of the main plot by showing an opposing situation.