The Book Of Sand by Jorge Luis Borges.
Choose a different method of indirect characterization
Focus on the protagonist in your story.
Provide a second example of indirect characterization from the text.
This should be a direct quote.
Identify which of the 5 methods of indirect characterization is being used, and include an explanation of what the quote tells us about the character.
Indirect Characterization Method: Actions and Behavior
Protagonist: The narrator of "The Book of Sand"
Second Example of Indirect Characterization: "I have noticed that the number of pages in each book is an odd one. I find that...distasteful" (Borges, 1975, p. 10).
Method Used: Speech and Thoughts
Explanation: This quote demonstrates the protagonist's tendency to have a particular aversion towards odd numbers. Through this observation and statement, we gain insight into the character's personality trait of being meticulous or having a preference for symmetry. His distaste for odd numbers suggests a desire for balance and order, hinting at an analytical or precise nature.