Considering you haven't given the actual excerpts, some help would be that direct characterization is as simple as saying "The man is wearing a broad-brimmed hat". It is literally "direct", straight to the point. Hope this helps.
Introduce another Character vs. Society Conflict.
Based on the way the story is written, that would be my answer
You have to show us or tell us the story that goes with this.
Answer:
Cat: Hi there I don't want to eat you but my owner doesn't want you so you have to go
Rat :Please I'll do anything let me stay I have a family...
Cat: And I have an owner who'll kick me out if I don't?
Rat: please ! please! Ah ! please don't
Cat: [<em>with</em><em> </em>the <em>rat</em><em> </em>in<em> </em>his<em> </em>hands] I'm sorry mate but you have to go ...
to be continued....
Explanation:
A rat from the contryside moves in with his cousin in town to look for better life for his family .In one of the missions with his cousin he is caught by a cat...