To accurately determine which statement correctly describes the characterization based on the excerpt, we would need the specific text or context of the excerpt itself. However, I can help clarify the definitions of direct and indirect characterization:
- Direct characterization occurs when the author explicitly describes a character's traits.
- Indirect characterization involves revealing a character's traits through their actions, speech, thoughts, or how other characters react to them.
Without the actual excerpt to reference, I can't definitively analyze the characterization. However, if you provide the excerpt, I can help you determine which statement is correct!