I think it's VANITY
Explanation:
I just looked up each definition
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.
I think it is the second sentence because its explaining what it looks like; sticky,black tar and its also explaining to you what it does in the summer heat; it shimmers.
Hope this help!
last summer
Is telling us it was in the past.
Therefor we now know our are is B)Camped because its referred to the past. <span />
Like they used to be like poor and they good they used to eat they clothes
