Question

How is this line from the passage an example of indirect characterization?

“Oh, Pete, I can sell them for enough to take me through high school and dress me so like the others that I don't look different, and if I have very good luck I can save some for college.”
The character's ambitions are revealed.
The character talks about Pete's dreams.
The narrator describes the antagonist's thoughts.
The narrator describes the character's actions.

Answer 1

The character's ambitions are revealed.

Step-by-step explanation:

Indirect characterization is the process used by writers in revealing the character of a story through his speech, actions and thoughts. This process of revealing the character's personality through his manners and thoughts enables the readers to know or learn more about him/ her.

In the given passage provided in the question, the ambitions of the character is revealed through his speech. He revealed his plans for the future, thinking what he can do from high school through college. This is an example of indirect characterization. And through this description, we can know that the character is an ambitious person.

Answer 2

I think the line in the passage indicates as an example of indirect characterization by means of that in letter C. The narrator describes the antagonist's thoughts. I hope you are satisfied with my answer and feel free to ask for more if you have clarifications anf further questions. Have a nice day