Question

ntifying Characterization

The solemn butler knew and welcomed him; he was subjected to no stage of delay, but ushered direct from the door to the dining-room where Dr. Lanyon sat alone over his wine. This was a hearty, healthy, dapper, red-faced gentleman, with a shock of hair prematurely white, and a boisterous and decided manner. At sight of Mr. Utterson, he sprang up from his chair and welcomed him with both hands. The geniality, as was the way of the man, was somewhat theatrical to the eye; but it reposed on genuine feeling.

–The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,
Robert Louis Stevenson

Which details directly characterize Dr. Lanyon? Check all that apply.

“The solemn butler knew and welcomed him . . .”
“. . . he was subjected to no stage of delay, but ushered direct from the door to the dining-room . . .”
“This was a hearty, healthy, dapper, red-faced gentleman . . .”
“. . . he sprang up from his chair and welcomed him with both hands.”
“The geniality, as was the way of the man, was somewhat theatrical to the eye . . .”

Answer 1

Answers:
- “This was a hearty, healthy, dapper, red-faced gentleman . . .” (direct)
- “The geniality, as was the way of the man, was somewhat theatrical to the eye . . .” (direct)

Explanation: those lines explicitly describe Lanyon (physical traits and the narrator’s comment on his geniality). The others describe the butler or actions (indirectly show character) rather than directly stating Lanyon’s traits.