Intrapersonal Conflict and Interpersonal Conflict
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The second method is character as seen by another. Using this method the author describes a person character through the eyes and opinions of other
characters in the novel. The third method is speech. In this method the author can describe the
character through what that person says. Sometimes one’s characteristics can be clearly seen through their words.
The forth method is past life. The author can give us a clue to describe the character through their past life events that have helped to shape that person’s
character. The fifth method is about conversation of others. Using this method the
author describes someone’s character through what they are talking about the person. The sixth method is the character’s reactions in facing a problem became
people may have various ways to solves. Different people may have different ways. From their reactions, we will also get some clues to describe a character.
The seventh method is direct comments. In this method; the author describes or gives comment on a person’s character directly so that it would be very easy for
the reader to get the image of the character. The eighth method is thoughts. The author lets the readers know the
character’s personality by stating explicitly what is in the character’s mind or what the character is thinking about. The readers are led to the mental process of the
character that conveys the idea.
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The last method is mannerisms. The author can describe the character’s behavior and also his habits either the positive or the negative ones. From his or her
habits and behavior, the readers can know the reflection of his personality.