A lot of the time the conflict really starts in the rising action which is where the imagery of the characters happens and you are learning about the characters.
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Direct characterization is when the author specifically tells the reader the traits of a character. In this excerpt, Dickens tells you that the woman is elderly, wise, experienced and knows what is "good for children". If Dickens had used indirect characterization, he would have need to shown her wisdom and experience by including specific examples. The reader would then be lead to develop his own conclusion about the whether or not the woman was wise and experienced.
Answer: The Main Character is always the protagonist
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