Question

2.
Select all of the examples of indirect characterization.

Most of the aunt's remarks seemed to begin with "Don't," and nearly all of the children's remarks began with "Why?"

The children were bored, fidgety, and impatient.

"You don't seem to be a success as a storyteller," said the bachelor suddenly from his corner.

"Don't, Cyril, don't," exclaimed the aunt, as the small boy began smacking the cushions of the seat, producing a cloud of dust at each blow.

The frown on the bachelor's face was deepening to a scowl. He was a hard, unsympathetic man, the aunt decided.

The smaller girl created a diversion by beginning to recite "On the Road to Mandalay."
3.
Choose the best answer.

Which of the following foreshadows the true identity of Mr. Easton?

The glum-faced man says that all marshals handcuff themselves to their prisoners.

Mr. Easton appears happy and confident.

Miss Fairchild says that Mr. Easton has been missed from the old crowd.

Mr. Easton is slightly embarrassed when Miss Fairchild recognizes him.

Answer 1

2. Indirect characterization = 1, 3, 4, and 6.
- 1, 3, 4, 6 show characters through speech and actions (what they say or do).
- 2 is direct (the narrator tells us the children's feelings).
- 5 contains a direct statement ("He was a hard, unsympathetic man"), so it is not purely indirect.

3. Best answer: Mr. Easton is slightly embarrassed when Miss Fairchild recognizes him.
- His embarrassed reaction subtly hints (foreshadows) that he has a hidden or significant past identity.