How can readers tell that the author is using indirect characterization in this excerpt? She describes Raymond's physical traits
to tell readers about his character. She describes Squeaky's physical traits to tell readers about her character. She uses Raymond's thoughts and words to tell readers about his character. She uses Squeaky's thoughts and words to tell readers about her character.
The author is using indirect characterization because although they are writing in first person, the personality of the character may still be indirectly introducing the character as a whole.
