Jasper Jones
by Craig Silvey
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Jasper Jones: Foil 2 key examples

Key Examples in Jasper Jones

Chapter 7
Explanation and Analysis—Jack and Jasper:

Jack Lionel and Jasper Jones are not only grandfather and grandson, but also foils. Each represents a different racial experience of being an outcast and an easy scapegoat.

Chapter 9
Explanation and Analysis—Jeffrey and Charlie:

Charlie frames himself and Jeffrey as foils, but his understanding of what sets them apart changes over the course of the novel. Dramatic irony plays a major role in this evolution.

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