Topic DRAMA TERMS Comedy q A play that

Topic: DRAMA TERMS

Comedy q. A play that ends happily, in which the main character gets what he or she wants.

Tragedy q. A play where things go seriously wrong and the main character usually dies or ends up in bad circumstances.

Tragic Flaw A personal failing like excessive pride, ambition, rebelliousness, or passion. Imperfections.

Tragic Hero An admirable figure who has a personal failing that leads to his or her downfall. Often times he or she is the main character in a tragedy.

• A character foil is a character who contrasts with another character (usually the protagonist) in order to highlight various features of that other character’s personality, throwing these characteristics into sharper focus

Example of a character foil. • Remember General Zaroff? ? In contrast to innocent Whitney, General Zaroff appears to be even more evil

Example of a character foil • Mercutio and Romeo • Mercutio always makes fun of love, specifically his buddy, Romeo, who is always in love with someone. • Romeo, in contrast, is always madly and “genuinely” in love with someone. His romantic nature is highlighted by his foil, Mercutio.

R & J character foils: • • Rosaline to _____ Paris to _______ Benvolio to _____ Mercutio to Romeo

Summary: In your own words, define a character foil and discuss how it helps one understand a character better. (1 -2 sentences)