Smug is the answer. Gloat means to celebrate one's misfortune with smugness. Hope this helps :)
D. The commoners.
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I think its the rising action of the plot.
Direct Characterization tells the readers about the personality of the character. So look for personality traits like adjectives that describe this character. You can also look for a direct nod to one of the character's traits, hobbies, etc.
