Which technique is the author using in this passage to reveal the character’s traits?

Passage from The Grapes of Wrath

She seemed to understand that if she swayed, the family shook, and if she ever deeply wavered or despaired, the family would fall.

indirect characterization

direct characterization

Question

Which technique is the author using in this passage to reveal the character’s traits?

Passage from The Grapes of Wrath

She seemed to understand that if she swayed, the family shook, and if she ever deeply wavered or despaired, the family would fall.

indirect characterization

direct characterization

Mercury · Answer

Notice how the author is directly telling the reader what this character is thinking/feeling. Therefore, this is direct characterization.