Villains, Foils, and Redemptive Possibilities in Children’s Literature by Dr. Debbie DeCiantis
Most people are familiar with villains – antagonists who cause conflict with the protagonists we (usually) root for in stories we read or write. But what are foils? What do they contribute to a protagonist’s conflict resolution (and sometimes, redemption)? Can an antagonist ever experience redemption? Analyzing your character types may be a new concept […]