Which of the following quotes from The Great Gatsby is an example of direct characterization?
A. "I'll tell you a family secret," she whispered enthusiastically. 'It's about the butler's nose. Do you want to hear about the butler's nose?'
'That's why I came over tonight."
B. "All my aunts and uncles talked it over as if they were choosing a prep school for me, and finally said, 'Why --ye-es,' with very grave hesitant faces" (Fitzgerald 3).
C. "I am inclined to reserve all judgments, a habit that has opened up many curious natures to me..." (Fitzgerald 1).
Answer (2)
Direct characterization is when the author explicitly describes a character's traits. In the provided quotes, Option C is the only one that directly characterizes the narrator by revealing his habit of reserving judgment. Thus, the correct answer is Option C. ;
The quote that best represents direct characterization is Option C, as it explicitly describes the narrator's tendency to reserve judgment. Options A and B do not provide direct insights into any character's traits. Therefore, Option C is the correct choice.
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