The Island of Dr. Moreau
by H. G. Wells
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The Island of Dr. Moreau: Foil 1 key example

Key Examples in The Island of Dr. Moreau

Chapter 19: Montgomery’s “Bank Holiday”
Explanation and Analysis—Prendick and Montgomery:

Prendick and Montgomery start out as foils, but by the end of the novel their differences have largely disappeared. In Chapter 19, Montgomery points out the futility of Prendick's attempts to distinguish himself from both Montgomery and the Beast Folk:

“Very well,” said I, and stood aside, half-minded to fall upon him as he put his hand upon the latch, but deterred by the thought of my useless arm. “You’ve made a beast of yourself. To the beasts you may go.”

"[...] You’re a solemn prig, Prendick, a silly ass! You’re always fearing and fancying. We’re on the edge of things. I’m bound to cut my throat to-morrow. I’m going to have a damned good bank holiday to-night.”