One selection of indirect characterization in stone mattress by margaret atwood

How does the dialogue between henry and his friends? “californians tale”

[he] let his gaze wander to the swirling water of the stream racing madly beneath his feet. a piece of dancing driftwood caught his attention and his eyes followed it down the current. how slowly it appeared to move! what a sluggish stream! what contrasting words are used to describe the stream in this passage?

Re-read paragraph seven and eight. what influence the arm standoff between two rival native american tribes in wounded knee, south dakota