Good People: Direct And Indirect Characterization

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Characterization helps a writer shape their characters to fit into the story. In “Good People” the usage of the two methods of characterization shapes the characters so that the story makes sense. The traits of the characters are taken off of what Lane is thinking, how he perceives the situation. Therefore the story uses indirect characterization. However, both direct and indirect characterization used to describe Sheri. She is a person who has a strong faith from what Lane states about her, but at the end when she finally talks, she shows that she's smart by knowing what Lanes is thinking and responsible by offering to take care of the baby by herself .“She will carry this, and have it; she has to.”(154). A story needs a variety of characters,

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