Question

Read the passage below from The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle and answer the question.

Mr. Hollybrass, sweat running down his hot, red face, pulled the body close but then he paused and offered a look of appeal to Captain Jaggery.

The captain spat at Cranick’s body. “Over!” he insisted.

Excerpts from The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle, copyright © 1990 by Avi. Used by permission of Brandt and Hochman Literary Agents, Inc. All rights reserved.

Why is this an example of indirect characterization?

It tells us something about Mr. Hollybrass that isn’t explicitly stated.
It explicitly tells us something about who Mr. Hollybrass is.
It does not require us to infer anything.
It uses direct description to show us what Mr. Hollybrass believes.

Answer 1

The passage exemplifies indirect characterization as it conveys character traits through actions and reactions, not straightforward descriptions.

Step-by-step explanation:

The passage from The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle is an example of indirect characterization because it reveals aspects of Mr. Hollybrass's character through his actions and the reactions of others, rather than through explicit descriptions of his personality or thoughts. The way Mr. Hollybrass hesitates and looks to Captain Jaggery for guidance shows a certain deference or uncertainty, and Captain Jaggery's reaction provides insight into his callousness without directly stating these character traits. Instead, readers are left to infer these qualities from the context and dialogues.

Answer 2

i would think it is the first answer "it tells us something about mr.hollybrass that isnt explicitly stated" because indirect characterization can be noticed from appearance,actions,or speech