Characterization

The author of Lost Names doesn't use much direct characterization in the novel and instead uses indirect characterization. The main character of the novel is dynamic because the character was afraid of the Japanese striking him but later on he felt calm as if the Japanese were stroking him.Examples of indirecct characterization is is when the author reveals the main character's feelings by what they say. "I can take it, I can take it I think" shows how the character is optomistic. Another example is "No please leave me alone . I can go by myself" portrays how the character is tough and independent. By looking at these examples, the character is defined as calm, tough, and confident.