"it annoys me to not have a single piece of jewelry, not a single ornament, nothing to put on"( de maupassant).
Indirect characterization: it shows that she is greedy and she isn't satisified with what she has.
Indirect characterization: It shows that he cares more about her than himself. It also means he isn't selfish.
"Very well. i will give you four hundred francs"( De Maupassant).
indirect characterization: It shows that he loves his wife and will do anything for her.
"I shall go back on foot"( De Maupassant).
Direct characterization: Its showing that Madame Forestier is friendly and kind to her friends
"Madame Forestier went to a wardrobe with a mirror, took out a large jewel box, brought it back, opened it and said to Madame Loisel: choose my dear( De maupassant).
Direct characterization: The author directly tells us that she is pretty, charming, and young.
"The girl was one of those pretty and charming young creatures who sometimes are born..."(De maupassant).
Direct characterization: The author directly states that she couldn't dress very well, so she just dressed plainly.
"She dressed plainly because she could not dress well"(De Maupassant).