Question

Why is this characterization?

"Dally licked his lips nervously. "They're still writing editorials about you in the
paper. For being a hero and all." He was talking too fast and too calmly. "Yeah, they're
calling you a hero now and heroizin' all the greasers. We're all proud of you, buddy."
Johnny's eyes glowed. Dally was proud of him. That was all Johnny had ever
wanted

Answer 1

Sweet, you're reading The Outsiders, thats a good book

Step-by-step explanation:

Dallys explanation on how proud he is of Johnny, builds up his character and gives more insight that he's more than what most of the gang makes him out to be. Thats why its a characterization