Foil

Character Role Analysis

James and Link

When Ellen starts drawing she has a hard time distinguishing between Link and James on paper because she realizes they're both so alike in real life. Well, they look alike, and they seem to share common interests—but they're also very different. Where James is calm and levelheaded, Link is hostile and dramatic. James prefers to talk about conflict, whereas Link would rather storm out in a huff than talk about anything serious. They act as perfect foils for each other because their differences help highlight their individual qualities.