An example of direct characterization appears in the excerpt in which Mr. Jones is described, from chapter 1 of Animal Farm.
Explanation
We can find an example of direct characterization in the excerpt Mr.Jones is described because we can see traits about the character in a direct way.
Orwell shows Mr. Jones as a someone who isn't happy or who even feels satisfied with his life. He appears as a very lazy person, who drinks all the time and cares nothing about feeding the animals from the farm or animals in general.
Moreover, Jones is someone who feels disappointed with life, so he drinks alcohol to carry on with his life.
