In many famous literary works‚ writers use counterparts to highlight key traits of characters‚ as well as themes and other literary techniques. Most main characters have foils to show their importance. The more alike two characters are‚ the more their different traits stick out. Whether it is a couple of lovers or villain against protagonist‚ counterparts are important in all literature. In William Shakespeare’s play‚ Romeo and Juliet‚ two star-crossed lovers are similar in their emotional dramatics
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being able to express themselves more freely‚ such as Theda Bara and Clara Bow. Theda Bara was born on July 29‚ 1890 in Cincinnati‚ Ohio. She had a traditional childhood with her parents. After she graduated‚ she went on to New York to work on Broadway and
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for power‚ he creates a paradox between Hero and Claudio‚ and to compound that Don John tries to escape Messina. Eventually Hero and Claudio is married and everything is good. In Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare‚ Don John serves as the foil character by which Don Pedro’s eminent reputation are Illuminated through Don John’s combatant actions; thus‚ perpetually influencing the resolution of the plot. Don Pedro and Don John both Contradict each other‚ with Don Pedro’s responsible actions
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Myshel D. Bisard Mrs. J. Hanno AP Lit 21 November 2011 Foil Essay: Frankenstein When two contrasting personalities are juxtaposed‚ it often results in the illumination of distinctive characteristics of the personalities‚ reflecting the theme of a literary work. In Frankenstein‚ by Mary Shelley‚ Victor Frankenstein and The Monster are an example of this. As a foil to Frankenstein‚ The Monster exhibits personality traits that greatly contrast those of Frankenstein. The portrayed sensitivity
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Spanish Painter‚ Bartolome Estaban Murillo Bartolome Esteban Murillo. Self-Portrait. c. 1672-75. Oil on canvas‚ National Gallery in London UK. Spanish Painter‚ Bartolome Estaban Murillo Bartolome Estaban Murillo was born December 31 1967‚ he was born into Christianity he was baptized on January 1‚ 1618 in Seville Spain. Murillo was the son of Maria Peres‚ his mother and Gasper Esteban his father who was a barber and surgeon in Seville Spain‚ Murillo had 13 siblings and he was the youngest
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1865. There were plenty of people who were involved in the Civil War‚ as well as a female suffragist who goes by the name of Clara Barton. Clara Barton was an influential nurse who affected the war and the medical community in many ways. Her actions affected the modern world with her knowledge‚ the establishment of the Red Cross‚ and the healing of soldiers’ lives. Clara Harlowe Barton was born in 1821‚ in Oxford‚ Massachusetts and was the youngest out of five children. During her childhood‚ she
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By focusing on Clara Barton life‚ achievements‚ and nursing career during the Civil War‚ One can appreciate why she earned the title of “Angel of the Battlefield”. Clara’s parents guided her trough the best path by introducing her to every day surviving skill. She was best known for being a hero during the War in the 1800’s and also by helping the most needed people. One of the characteristics that Clara was able to overcome was her personality‚ she was a very shy person. Despised of all her accomplishments
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7th hour Clara Barton Clarissa "Clara" Harlowe Barton was born December 25‚ 1821‚ in North Oxford‚ Massachusetts‚ to Captain Stephen and Sarah (Stone) Barton. Her father was a prosperous businessman and community leader who served in the Indian wars and regaled Clara with war stories. Educated mainly at home by her older siblings—she was the youngest of five children— Clara was acutely shy. When her brother David became seriously ill following a barn-raising accident‚ 11-year old Clara nursed him
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Within both stories those pillars become challenged through this foil’s actions. Her foil being a man whose sole intent is to marry/date Katherine‚ this man’s name is Petruchio/Patrick in Taming of the Shrew and 10 Things I Hate About You respectively. With this first meeting the beginning of the end takes effect as the character of Petruchio/Patrick
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Yes‚ I could see myself working in those conditions‚ I would hate it but if it has to be done I would do it. Despite the fact that it is 2016‚ women are still getting paid less than men‚ it is more modern labor than what it was 100 years ago . Clara Lemlich was a true activist for women’s rights and a fighter. She valued education and equal rights‚ she was tortured but to strived for a better life not only for her but for her fellow citizens. Yes‚ I agree with Lemlich‚ she is one of the few
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