In literature, foil characters are the unsung heroes of storytelling.
Think of Dr. Watson’s steady, practical nature next to Sherlock Holmes’s brilliant eccentricity--Watson doesn’t just tag along; he makes Holmes’s genius shine brighter by being so different. These contrasts highlight strengths, expose flaws, and deepen o…
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