ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Indirect characterization is a method of indicating what a character is like by revealing their personality through descriptions of their actions, speech, appearance, and interactions with other characters.

Detailed explanation-2: -Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character. Characterization is revealed through direct characterization and indirect characterization. Direct Characterization tells the audience what the personality of the character is.

Detailed explanation-3: -Indirect characterization is the process of describing a character through that character’s thoughts, actions, speech, and dialogue. An author will use this type of characterization to guide the reader in making their own conclusions about a character.

Detailed explanation-4: -Direct characterization happens when the author explicitly tells the reader what he or she wants us to learn about the character. Indirect characterization occurs when the author shows the reader parts of the character that helps them understand the character’s personality and the effect they have on other characters.

Detailed explanation-5: -Indirect Characterization shows things that reveal the personality of a character.