https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60 Cite examples of DIRECT & INDIRECT characterization from chapter 9. Supply the quote, explaination & label. (note: DIRECT- the author tells the reader what the character looks like or offers a character trait. INDIRECT- the author describes or gives clues about a character and the reader must infer something about the character. en-us 2022-01-12 13:11:09 UTC 2025-09-30 13:20:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f62a.png depeaua https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988161798 "I was late for supper, as usual. I always come in late. I forget what time it is" (131).
The fact that Pony admits to always losing track of time speaks to his aloof nature. Being late to dinner is an example of this forgetful part of his personality.]]> 2022-01-12 13:11:09 UTC https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988161798 depeaua https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988161799 "Soda, Steve and I had put on more hair oil than was necessary, but we wanted to show that we were greasers" (132). This helps the reader SEE what the characters look like. The narrator is directly describing their greasy hair to offer a visual to the reader about how the characters look.]]> 2022-01-12 13:11:09 UTC https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988161799 https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988863340 This shows Darry is very competitive and wants to beat Paul for both himself and for the greasers.]]> 2022-01-12 18:23:31 UTC https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988863340 https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988864038 “Darry liked anything that took strength, like weight-lifting or playing football or roofing houses,” This shows that Darry is strong and is proud of it without actually saying that he is strong.]]> 2022-01-12 18:23:55 UTC https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988864038 https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988864706 “Darry had on a tight black T-shirt that showed every muscle on his chest and even the flat hard muscles of his stomach.” (108) This shows that Darry likes to show of his muscles, especially before the rumble. It shows that Darry doesn’t want the Soc’s to mess with him.]]> 2022-01-12 18:24:15 UTC https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988864706 https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988865649 This is directly showing that darry is strong and have muscles.]]> 2022-01-12 18:24:44 UTC https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988865649 https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988867194 2022-01-12 18:25:27 UTC https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988867194 27alkawaza1 https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988869942 “‘We gotta see him,’ Dally said, and flicked out Two-Bit’s switchblade. His voice shaking. ‘We’re gonna see him and if you give me any static you’ll end up on your own operatin’ table’” This shows how quick tempered Dally is since he pulled out a knife without even asking once. It also shows how much Dally likes Johnny since he’s threatening to murder without a moment’s hesitation just to see him.]]> 2022-01-12 18:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988869942 https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988870964 “I don’t hate the Socs any more…”(81) This is Ponyboy sayin he doesn't dislike Socs that much anymore. This shows that Ponyboy’s personality is that he doesn't hold a grudge for too long.]]> 2022-01-12 18:27:23 UTC https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988870964 https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988872058 This directly tells us that Darry likes to do anything that makes him look strong and tough for pride.
Naomi & Leelah]]> 2022-01-12 18:27:58 UTC https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988872058 https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988872338 “Soda fought for fun, Steve for hatred, Darry for pride, and Two-Bit for conformity. Why do I fight?” this tells a little about all of the Greasers going to the fight very directly, such as their reasons to be fighting and how Ponyboy directly is unsure about what he wants here.]]> 2022-01-12 18:28:05 UTC https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988872338 https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988872525 This indirectly shows how easily Dally can lie to get out of trouble and make someone work for him without knowing that their actually working for Dally.This shows that Dally is controlling.]]> 2022-01-12 18:28:11 UTC https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988872525 https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988873211 “I thought, and couldn’t think of any real good reason. There isn’t any real good reason for fighting except self-defense.” This is showing how Pony doesn’t really have a  purpose for fighting. He fights for no reason and he fights just because all the other greasers fight. He directly tells us he fights for no real good reason but for self-defense.

Sohan and Rajl]]> 2022-01-12 18:28:29 UTC https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988873211 https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988874926 2022-01-12 18:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988874926 https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988875378 This shows Indirect Characterization because it shows how Ponyboy is different than the others and doesn’t drink like them.]]> 2022-01-12 18:29:28 UTC https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988875378 27selvitopuu https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988875713 This indirectly shows how easily Darry can lie to get out of trouble and make someone work for him without knowing that their actually working for Darry. This shows that Darry is controlling.]]> 2022-01-12 18:29:38 UTC https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988875713 https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988878151 This shows that Dally isn’t completely heartless and that he really cares about Johnny. When Johnny dies Dally runs away out of fear
Naomi & Leelah]]> 2022-01-12 18:30:55 UTC https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988878151 https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988878572 “I couldn’t find a Soc my size, so I took the next-best size and jumped on him”(83). This shows that Ponyboy is probably shorter than the rest of the Socs and probably the rest of the gang too, but he is still good at fighting regardless of his size.]]> 2022-01-12 18:31:09 UTC https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988878572 https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988878976 “Whirling suddenly, he slammed back against the wall. His face contracted in agony, and sweat streamed down his face,” (122). This shows how Dally is miserable after Johnny dies. It describes Dally’s actions and it makes you understand that Dally is in pain. 

Sophia and Melinda ]]> 2022-01-12 18:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988878976 https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988879224 Brenna and Sahana]]> 2022-01-12 18:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988879224 https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988879325 “The moved in a circle under the light, counterclockwise, eyeing each other, sizing each other up, maybe remembering old faults and wondering if they were still there”.

This is Pony describing the scene of Darry and Paul getting ready to start the rumble. With the description it shows the reader that there was a personal connection with Darry and Paul and besides the Greasers and Socs rumble, they are getting ready for one with just the two of them, and they are glad it’s come. The description indirectly tells the reader this.

-Sohan and Rajl]]> 2022-01-12 18:31:33 UTC https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988879325 https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988879797 This is direct characterization of the Socs because it talks about their haircuts, and their clothes. It describes what they wear from Pony’s point of view, they way he sees and describes Socs. The haircut also resembles the time period, and shows that Socs are always following current things that are popular at the time, like the band. ]]> 2022-01-12 18:31:46 UTC https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988879797 https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988881220 This quote is directly showing that Johnny looks up to Dally and Johnny always wanted to prove himself to him to make Dally proud. 
—Owen, Ali]]> 2022-01-12 18:32:29 UTC https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988881220 https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988883679 “Johnny’s eyes glowed. Dally was proud of him. That was all Johnny had ever wanted,” (122). This shows how Johnny was really happy that Dally was proud of him. It says that that was all Johnny had ever wanted. 

Sophia and Melinda]]> 2022-01-12 18:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988883679 https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988886798 “‘Damnit, Johnny. . .’ he begged, slamming one fist against the wall, hammering it to make it obey his will. ‘Oh, damnit, Johnny, don’t die, please don’t die . . .’” (125). This shows how Dally looks really tough on the outside, but in the inside he really cares about Johnny .]]> 2022-01-12 18:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988886798 https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988888406 2022-01-12 18:36:10 UTC https://padlet.com/depeaua/h2jvffuabvbg8a60/wish/1988888406