Question

The method of characterization does the author show in "Shooting an Elephant" based on the excerpt below:

Answer 1

Answer:

Indirect characterization.

The excerpt "Theoretically — and secretly, of course — I was all for the Burmese and all against their oppressors, the British" from "Shooting an Elephant" has shown that the author has made use of "indirect characterisation".

Explanation:

The style of this characterisation lies in its way of using various means to reveal the personality of a character. It can be unveiled through speech, action, thoughts, looks or feelings. In the above snippet, the character of the speaker is disclosed through the means of speech. Though many details about the person speaking is not obtained but his thoughts regarding the Burmese and the British are well expressed.

Answer 2

In the above excerpt, Orwell is using indirect characterization.

Here, the private thoughts of the character are telling the reader more about his personality. We learn not only who he supports but also that he is doing so secretly.