LORD OF THE FLIES

Characterization

Direct

Authors can tell us things about a character. (direct)

“Secure on the other side of Ralph, Piggy spoke timidly.” What did the author tell us about Piggy?

Indirect

Authors can show us things about a character. (indirect)

“You’re talking too much,” said Jack Merridew. “Shut up, Fatty.” What did the author show us about Jack?