Question

PLEASE HELP ASAP!!

(1) Identify the type of characterization demonstrated through this line: " . . . he hated all sports and had nothing but contempt for athletes."

Direct

Protagonist

Indirect

Antagonist



(2) Which of these is true of antagonists in a story?

The antagonist’s actions can help develop the theme.

The antagonist helps the protagonist.

There is always a character who is an antagonist.

All of the above.


(3) The author may describe what the character looks like or what the character’s personality is like.

Indirect Characterization

Direct Characterization

Protagonist

Antagonist

(4) Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of this story.

How does Isaac Bashevis Singer develop the main character over the course of “The Day I Got Lost”?


Singer lets Professor Shlemiel's lines of dialogue be the most important means of characterizing him.


Since Professor Shlemiel is unreliable, Singer trusts the reader to understand that Shlemiel is the opposite of the way he describes himself.


Professor Shlemiel, the main character, narrates a series of his own mishaps to show that he is a forgetful person.


Singer allows the reader to overhear conversations between other characters about the main character, Professor Shlemiel.

Answer 1

Antagonist

Step-by-step explanation:

They describe this character to seem negative and hateful.