Jake and Sam shouldered the next pair of fifty-pound food packs and began another long trudge up the hill.
"Oh, this is just swell," Jake said, covering his ears to block out the sound.
Jake had a short fuse when he was under stress, and this entire adventure was not bringing out the best side of his personality.
Of course, staking a claim and striking it enormously rich on Klondike gold had seemed like a wonderful idea last
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The best example of direct characterization from the sentences provided is:
"Jake had a short fuse when he was under stress, and this entire adventure was not bringing out the best side of his personality."
This sentence explicitly describes Jake's personality trait (having a short fuse under stress) and how the situation is affecting him, providing clear insight into his character.
