<u>Direct characterization</u> refers to how an author (or narrator) or character within a story reveals certain aspects, <u>details about the personality</u>, and the life of the protagonist or other supporting characters through <u>phrases</u> or <u>descriptions</u>.
On the other hand, <u>indirect characterization</u> reveals features of a character through dialogue, reactions, or actions.
Since Kenny had to catch Rufus up. Rufus thought that Kenny was his friend. Rufus didn't come to Kenny's house because Kenny laughed at the mean comment Larry Dunn said.