ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -While direct characterization explains character details directly to the reader, indirect characterization shares details through a character’s actions, dialogue, or internal monologue.

Detailed explanation-2: -Indirect characterization is a type of literary device that reveals details about a character without stating them explicitly. Instead of describing a character in a straightforward way, the author shows their traits through that character’s actions, speech, thoughts, appearance, and how other characters react to them.

Detailed explanation-3: -What character trait does Daren demonstrate? Daren demonstrates a trait of rude, unmannerly, and slobbish. He seems to be dressed inappropriately for a formal event. He also uses really bad manners by putting his feet on the table and burping loudly.

Detailed explanation-4: -A character is said to be “static” if they do not undergo any substantial internal changes as a result of the story’s major plot developments. Antagonists are often static characters, but any character in a story can be static.