HARRISON BERGERON

by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

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Characterization: What type of characterization does the author use?

HINT: Direct Characterization: TELLS the reader what the character is like through description.

HINT: Indirect Characterization: SHOWS the reader what the character is like through action, dialogue, & thoughts.

The author uses indirect characterization in "Harrison Bergeron" by showing the reader what the characters are like through their actions, dialogue, and thoughts.