If you want french lessons you should look some up. Some teach Spanish also if your interested
I am pretty sure you are correct
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.
Answer:
I think it would be sender
Someone who is brave
someone who is persistent
someone who sets an example for others
someone who is dedicated to a cause
