Which of these details from James Thurber’s short story “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” is an example of indirect characterization of the title character?

Question

a. Walter worries that his wife will be upset if he forgets anything on her shopping list.
b. Walter fantasizes about being a millionaire, a surgeon, and a lawyer as he goes about his errands.
c. Women on the street laugh at Walter as he mutters to himself.
d. All of the above are examples of indirect characterization.***

hmm · Accepted Answer

ok who do i trust? the dislikes or the comments?

Reed · Answer

I agree.

@$@P · Answer

agreed

sana · Answer

i agree

Cheese :3 · Answer

I feel like the people who are agreeing are just saying that to sound smart maybe, so i'll check the answer and come back

e · Answer

yo anybody got test answers? this is the one test that's taking me forever.

Lil pewee · Answer

I’m confused which one to believe

dr henry · Answer

bruh these ppl suck there is no answers for exams anywhere

fax · Answer

right its annoying

fax · Answer

i think its women on the street laugh at walter it's indirect

Not cheating · Answer

@cheese it’s been a year now did you find the answer yet

bigpurr · Answer

i feel like it’s b or d 😩😩 idk tho

rt · Answer

@dr henry what was the answer big bro

rt · Answer

it’s D indirect characterization the writer shows you what the character is like by revealing: - appearance - actions words - thoughts & feelings and the - reactions of other characters.

L · Answer

ha lol only took a year :)

.-. · Answer

@cheese its been 2 years... u got it or nah

;) · Answer

Nope he dont