FOIL CHARACTERS IN ROMEO AND JULIET

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FOIL CHARACTERS USE:
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used to compare the each other and highlight particular qualities and character traits. Must have some similarities in order for the reader to compare them.
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Rosaline and Juliet (in love with Romeo)
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Rosaline: aloof, quiet, sworn off marriage and pleasure of flesh. uninterested with Romeo. Juliet: talkative, interested in Romeo, wants physical relationship.
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Paris and Romeo (in love with Juliet)
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Paris: nobility, have traits the Capulet's find desirable for marrying their daughter. Follows rules society. Romeo: ignores normal standards and approaches Juliet directly rather than through family.
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Nurse and Lady Capulet (mother figures to Juliet)
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Nurse: strict, loving, warm, encorages J to make own choices. L. Capulet: not close with Juliet, stiff, cool towards Juliet, only caring about how Juliet with make the family look to others.
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Tybalt and Benvolio (cousins to main character)
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Tybalt: prone to act fast/violently if felt dishonoured. Benvolio: tries to soothe tempers, calm, mediator.
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Romeo and Mercutio (best friends)
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Mercutio: witty, outgoing, cynical about love. Romeo: falls in love constantly, keeps to himself more.