Character foils in Hamlet not finished
... A foil is a minor character in a literary work that compliments the main character through certain similarities and differences in their actions throughout the plot. Recognizing and interpreting character foils are important in understanding the character of Hamlet. Many examples of character foils could be found in the work, Hamlet, which help to develop the identities of certain characters. Shakespeare uses Laertes and Fortinbras to accentuate the traits of Hamlet and thus helps the audience gain a more detailed concept of the personality of him.