Question

Which excerpt from the story “The Day I Got Lost” is an example of indirect characterization?

A. I’m always late and I never recognize anybody.
B. In addition to my constant blundering, and losing things, I’m forgetful.
C. I enter a coffee shop, hang up my coat, and leave without it.
D. I carry an overstuffed briefcase, and I’m forever making mistakes.

Answer 1

Characterization is revealed through direct characterization and indirect characterization. Direct Characterization tells the audience what the personality of the character is. Example: “The patient boy and quiet girl were both well mannered and did not disobey their mother.” Direct characterization is when the narrator tells the reader something about a character. Indirect characterization is when the narrator shows the reader something about the character through the character's actions, things the character says, or things other characters say.Direct characterization is when the narrator tells the reader something about a character. Indirect characterization is when the narrator shows the reader something about the character through the character's actions, things the character says, or things other characters say.