Which quotation from the fellowship of the ring is an example of direct characterization? “bilbo met the guests (and additions) at the new white gate in person.” “he had a long white beard and bushy eyebrows that stuck out beyond the brim of his hat.” “bilbo left his place and went and stood on a chair under the illuminated tree.” “‘who will laugh, i wonder? ’ said gandalf, shaking his head.”

Answer :

"He had a long white beard and bushy eyebrows that stuck out beyond the brim of his hat."

Direct characterization is a technique of introducing a character by directly describing the character. It may not necessarily involve character sketching through his or her actions.

In the lines given above the author is directly describing the character by using images and phrases. So it is an example of direct characterization.

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Explanation:

Which quotation from The Fellowship of the Ring is an example of direct characterization?

“Bilbo met the guests (and additions) at the new white gate in person.”    

“He had a long white beard and bushy eyebrows that stuck out beyond the brim of his hat.”

“Bilbo left his place and went and stood on a chair under the illuminated tree.”  

“‘Who will laugh, I wonder?’ said Gandalf, shaking his head.”

which statement best expresses the theme of this short story the value of being confused

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