Question

Which quotation from The Fellowship of the Ring is an example of direct characterization?

“Bilbo met the guests (and additions) at the new white gate in person.”
“He had a long white beard and bushy eyebrows that stuck out beyond the brim of his hat.”
“Bilbo left his place and went and stood on a chair under the illuminated tree.”
“‘Who will laugh, I wonder?’ said Gandalf, shaking his head.”

Answer 1

“He had a long white beard and bushy eyebrows that stuck out beyond the brim of his hat.”

This is direct characterization because the narrator explicitly describes a character’s physical traits. The others show actions or dialogue (indirect characterization).