https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido Please type your introductory paragraph "as is" below. DO NOT type your name. en-us 2019-04-30 17:41:06 UTC 2019-05-03 14:05:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f4dd.png https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355747660 Love can often lead people into the trail of mortality. Sometimes, people do not realize a problem until somebody else gets hurt because of it. In literature, characters who disagree with the major characters opinions are often used to point out the overall theme. These foil characters show people who the main character truly is. In the book, Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare shows his readers the affect that love can have on people and the power of it. Shakespeare does this by highlighting the differences in actions and opinions of Romeo and Benvolio.]]> 2019-05-01 12:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355747660 https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355747674 Imagine meeting someone, becoming friends, and spending everyday together and one day, it is all gone. Sometimes it is because of one's own decisions or sometimes there is nothing one can do. Throughout literature, the minor characters, reveal information about the major character. The major characters help drive the story forward and they also impact the story by their actions. In the novel, The Notebook, Nicholas Sparks proves to the reader that sometimes love is meant to be by highlighting how the relationship of Noah Calhoun and Allison Nelson (Allie) are different in the way they are and their actions. ]]> 2019-05-01 12:08:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355747674 https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355747675 2019-05-01 12:08:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355747675 https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355747676 Humans tend to start appreciating the moments they have with each other once they start going through difficult times. The relationship between a character has with another is crucial, foil character are apart of this idea. Foil characters are often characters that are complete opposites, that bring out each others traits. Like in the novel "The Land of Stories", written by Chris Colfer. He writes about a pair of twins, Alex and Conner Bailey, they have completely different personalities, and they have to put their differences aside and find their way home in this new unknown land.]]> 2019-05-01 12:08:32 UTC https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355747676 https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355747718 2019-05-01 12:08:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355747718 https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355747728 2019-05-01 12:08:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355747728 https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355747774 Ralph Emerson once said, "To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." It is through the suppression from others that allows one to discover their true strength. In literature, we see opposing forces such as characters who differentiate in personality, actions, or morals. These opposing forces can also be known as foil characters. Foil characters can help further develop the main character, and shed light on the true meaning of the story. In the three piece novel set, 'The Selection' series by Kiera Cass, the reader is taught to not conform to the molds society has made by creating a difference in the personalities and actions of America Singer and Kriss Ambers.]]> 2019-05-01 12:08:50 UTC https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355747774 https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355747827 Only disturbed people enjoy the destructive power of hate. It is through these type of characters that makes others try to find peace. Foil characters usually bring out the best or the worst in main characters. Throughout the literature, authors use these characters to benefit the others. In the play, Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare  shows how far hatred can push a person like Tybalt Capulet and how to obtain tranquility like Benvolio Montague.]]> 2019-05-01 12:09:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355747827 https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355747830 Sometimes one cannot feel the pain other people endure until he or she experiences it for the first time. Morrie is elderly and dying and Mitch is young and vibrant. Their differences show how we learn different lessons at different points in our life. The flashbacks in this book allow the reader to notice the strong relationship Mitch has with his old professor. The condition that Morrie has (ALS) serves as a symbol that creates a message. People should pay more attention to important people in their life that they normally do not notice. In Tuesdays With Morrie, Mitch Albom highlights the importance of creating long-lasting relationships and taking those whose actions are "invisible', more into consideration by utilizing flashbacks and symbols.]]> 2019-05-01 12:09:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355747830 https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355748012 Augustus once said, "everyone wants to lead an extraordinary life". However it is often viewed that living a successful life is based on the moments shared between people, rather than a characters achievements. In multiple novels, as contrasting characters meet, they are able to accommodate a true self- identity through realization of differences. These foil characters can illuminate emotions of the protagonist and reveal personal morals. In the book, The Fault in our Stars, John Green shows the reader the importance of living life to its greatest potential by showcasing the differences in thoughts and "inevitable" outcomes between Hazel Lancaster and Augustus Waters.]]> 2019-05-01 12:09:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355748012 https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355748014 In the book it states, 'I pray the good Mercuito, let's retire." One of the difference is Romeo is kinda unapperciative. While Benvilo is like the peace keeper and maker. In the novel Romeo and Juliet, William Shakesphere shows how different people act around each other. ]]> 2019-05-01 12:09:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355748014 https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355748022 2019-05-01 12:10:00 UTC https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355748022 https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355748060 Anyone can make a choice, and anyone can be manipulated. People often use others to achieve goals or wants. One may even feel the need to feed off of others. In literature, a reader can clearly see how some characters are manipulator while others are the manipulated. These very different characters typically highlight key features in one another and expose themes within the work. Books use foil characters to help show the build up of excitement between two characters. This helps create suspense and drama about the characters true meaning. Enders game, written by Orson Scott Card uses Ender Wiggin and Peter Wiggin as foil characters to show how manipulation, hate, and tough love can only serve as motivation to others. ]]> 2019-05-01 12:10:13 UTC https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355748060 https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355748084 One decision can create a huge difference in one´s life. Why are some decisions good and some are bad, could it be the way people view the decision´s that are made by other people. Adam and Todd have to constantly make decisions to stay alive in a cruel world. In the rule of three, Eric Walters shows the reader how tough decisions can be.]]> 2019-05-01 12:10:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355748084 https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355752818 The hate a person holds in can not only hurt or affect others, but also themselves. If one spends their lives just looking to hurt others, it is not worth it. In literature, some characters strive to show compassion while others live to see someone crumble. The stark difference between the two types of people often reveals key themes within the tale. These different, yet meaning- creating characters are referred to as "foils." In the novel, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, J.K Rowling uses the conflict between Voldemort and Harry Potter to show the reader  ]]> 2019-05-01 12:29:40 UTC https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355752818 https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355760554 Stephen R. Covey once said, "Strength lies in differences, not in similarities." This can appear especially true in one of literature's most common character types: the foil characters. These characters often consist of minor character whose contrasting personality or ideologies tend to bring out the strengths or weaknesses of the main character. Often, the relationship between these two characters can refine the meaning of a story, and even aid the main character in discovering their true self. In Marissa Meyer's, Cinder, the reader is shown how one can find self worth in their own unlikeness by highlighting the differences in the beliefs and actions of Linh Cinder and Linh Adri.]]> 2019-05-01 12:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/355760554 https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/356165322 Power can corrupt even the strongest of minds. It's interesting to put different people in the same situation to see it play out. When foil characters are compared it shows one or more characters best traits and personality differences. Having foil characters can really show one character’s true nature. In the book, J.K. Rowling shows how power can affect someone by showing how Harry and Malfoy use their “power” to better themselves or the people around them.

]]> 2019-05-02 12:39:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/356165322 https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/356597848 "Evil that doesn't recognize it's evil, is the worst evil there is." In stories with characters who represent strong forces of good and evil a theme of duality is introduced to highlight differences in character. In Hirohiko Araki's sixth installment of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure, he uses the power of duality to further highlight differences in the protagonists and antagonists.]]> 2019-05-03 13:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/lgibby/pcypwqtbaido/wish/356597848