JAMB - Literature In English (1990 - No. 31)
This question is based on General Literature Principles and Literary Appreciation.
When a character in a literary work exists primarily to enhance, through contrast, the portrayal of the personal traits of another character is a
When a character in a literary work exists primarily to enhance, through contrast, the portrayal of the personal traits of another character is a
protagonist
antagonist
mirror character
foil
Explanation
A foil is a character in a literary work who contrasts with another character (usually the protagonist) to highlight particular qualities of that character. This contrast makes the traits of the main character more prominent.
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