Which of the following describe Shakespeare's use of character foils to reveal characters' personalities? Select all that apply

a. King Hamlet's goodness and the apparent evil of King Claudius

b. the manipulative nature of Queen Gertrude and the kindness and goodwill of Polonius

c. Fortinbras's willingness to go to war in order to avenge his father's death

d. Hamlet's indecision about revenge and Laertes's quick actions to avenge his father's death

The correct answer is a) and c). King Hamlet's goodness and the apparent evil of King Claudius and Fortinbras's willigness to go to war in order to avenge his father's death.

Shakespeare's plays show traits in the protagonist's that are highlighted in the personality of another caracter in the play. The most important foils are found in Hamlet. Most of the characters are a foil to Hamlet, basically, Laertes, Claudius, and Fortinbras live situations like Hamlet is living.

Fortinbras is considered to be the foil that is most related to Hamlet.