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What are some examples of foil in Romeo and Juliet?

* Romeo vs Tybalt. Romeo is a pacifist, while Tybalt is a hot-head. Romeo is willing to forgive and forget, while Tybalt is quick to anger and revenge. Romeo's love for Juliet makes him willing to risk his own life to be with her, while Tybalt's hatred for the Montagues leads him to kill Mercutio and to be killed by Romeo.

* Juliet vs Rosaline. Juliet is a passionate and impulsive young woman, while Rosaline is a more理智的and circumspect woman. Juliet is willing to risk everything for love, while Rosaline is more cautious and practical. Juliet's love for Romeo is all-consuming, while Rosaline's love for Romeo is more measured and restrained.

* Mercutio vs Benvolio. Mercutio is a witty and flamboyant young man, while Benvolio is a more serious and responsible young man. Mercutio is quick to anger and to fight, while Benvolio is more level-headed and tries to avoid conflict. Mercutio's death has a profound impact on Romeo and leads to his banishment from Verona, while Benvolio's attempts to mediate between the Montagues and Capulets are unsuccessful.

* Friar Laurence vs Lord Capulet. Friar Laurence is a wise and compassionate man, while Lord Capulet is a proud and arrogant man. Friar Laurence is willing to help Romeo and Juliet, even though he knows that their love is forbidden, while Lord Capulet is determined to keep Romeo and Juliet apart and is willing to use violence to do so. Friar Laurence's attempt to prevent Romeo and Juliet from dying fails, while Lord Capulet's attempts to keep them apart lead to their deaths.

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