The Goober And Jerry's Foils

In many stories, a foil is inserted into the plot for the sole purpose of developing and supporting the actions of the protagonist. The foil and protagonist are best seen when they act in close proximity to each other, which describes the relationship of the Goober and Jerry quite befittingly.
Goober’s actions help develop Jerry as a character by demonstrating his contrasting personality and thoughts towards those of Jerry. Goober often turns to Jerry on matters concerning the status of the chocolate sale and The Vigils. How Jerry responds helps develop his role in the story, which you could say makes him look good from the reader’s perspective. Goober’s effect on Jerry allows the reader to gain further insight on Jerry and the reasons behind