Foil Characters student activity. Example of foil characters in Romeo and Juliet.
Testo Storyboard
Benvolio
MAIN CHARACTER
Even Keeled
Friend
Passive
Tybalt
FOIL CHARACTER
Family
Fights
Quick Temper
In the opening scene of Romeo and Juliet, Benvolio has a run in with Tybalt. When Benvolio tries to stop the fighting of a group of servants, Tybalt jumps in trying to fight. As a result, Benvolio is seen as a peacemaker.
Montague
In the opeining scene, the audience is introduced to Tybalt, the Prince of Cats. His first words are "What, art thou drawn among these heartless hinds...talk of peace! I hate the word, As I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee" This shows his quick temper.