Which of the following quotes from The Great Gatsby is an example of indirect characterization?
A. "She was a slender...girl, with an erect carriage, which she accentuated by throwing her body backward at the shoulders like a cadet" (Fitzgerald 11).
B. "Her face was sad and lovely with bright things in it, bright eyes and a bright passionate mouth..."(Fitzgerald 9).
C. "If she saw me out of the corner of her eye she gave no hint of it - indeed, I was almost surprised into murmuring an apology for having disturbed her by coming in" (Fitzgerald 8).
Answer (2)
Indirect characterization reveals a character's personality through their actions and reactions rather than direct descriptions. In the quotes provided from The Great Gatsby, Option C exemplifies this by showing the character's behavior and the narrator's interpretation of that behavior. Thus, Option C is the correct answer. ;
The quote that exemplifies indirect characterization from The Great Gatsby is Option C, which shows the character's behavior and the narrator's perception. Options A and B focus on direct descriptions of appearance and emotions. Thus, Option C is the best choice as it illustrates the character's personality through her actions.
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