Direct and indirect characterization each have distinct methods of presenting a character, affecting how readers perceive them.
Direct characterization: The character is revealed through actions, words, looks, thoughts, or effects on others. It is a form of 'showing' where readers interpret the character based on provided information.
Indirect characterization: The character is presented by the narrator, describing physical, mental, or behavioral characteristics. It includes character descriptions that connect characters to settings, plots, or readers, using a form of 'telling'.
Examples: Shakespeare's dramatic irony in Romeo and Juliet, J.D Salinger's character in Catcher in the Rye, and the comparison between absolute divorce and no-fault divorce.
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