“Boxer was an enormous beast, nearly eighteen hands high, and as strong as any two ordinary horses put together.”
“He was twelve years old and had lately grown rather stout, but he was still a majestic-looking pig, with a wise and benevolent appearance.”
“She took a place near the front and began flirting her white mane, hoping to draw attention to the red ribbons it was plaited with.”
“Benjamin was the oldest animal on the farm, and the worst tempered. He seldom talked, and when he did it was usually to make some cynical remark.”
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The excerpt that serves as an example of indirect characterization is:
“She took a place near the front and began flirting her white mane, hoping to draw attention to the red ribbons it was plaited with.”
In this sentence, the character's actions (flirting her mane to attract attention) imply traits about her personality (such as being vain or attention-seeking) without explicitly stating them. This is a key aspect of indirect characterization.
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