Question

Which best explains the type of characterization used in this passage? "You talk of heroism as noble language dignity. Its more than that,as my come in here has proved no man above us will ever know whether unferth died here or fled to the hills like a coward only you and I and God will know the truth that's in a heroism"
A- Indirect characterization because unferths beliefs about heroism is expressed to dialogue

B- indirect characterization because unferths feelings toward Grendel are expressed to the authors description

C- Direct characterization because the conflict between Grendel is and Unferth is shown through plot structure

D- Direct characterization because unferths unspoken thoughts on highlighted through action

Answer 1

Answer: A-Indirect characterization because unferth's beliefs about heroism is expressed to dialogue.

Explanation: Characterization is the way in which the author presents a character in a text. It can be direct, when the author uses adjectives and phrases to describe the character, or indirect, when the character's personality is revealed through its thoughts, speech, actions, etc. In the given passage we can see an example of indirect characterization, because we know some of Unferth's personality, through his thoughts and beliefs about heroism.

Answer 2

Indirect characterization because Unferth's unspoken thoughts are expressed through dialogue