Foil

Character Role Analysis

Julie Beaufort-Stuart/Maddie Brodatt

Foils are characters whose differences highlight something about each of them, and Maddie and Julie are about as different as it's possible to be, to the extent that they never would have met during peacetime, let alone become friends.

Physically, Julie has straight blond hair, and Maddie has curly dark hair. Julie is a titled aristocrat who grew up in a castle and has had every advantage, while Maddie is a working-class girl from Manchester. Julie's afraid of heights, but Maddie is a pilot; Maddie's terrified of gunfire, and Julie keeps her cool as bullets rain down. Also, Maddie is rather shy, but Julie will flirt with anyone. Their differences, though, are what make them such good friends—they complement each other rather than being exactly alike.