old man at the bridge

uses both to describe the soldier and the old man -the old man is worried about his animals- they mean a lot to him, his family -it says he has dusty clothes

how does the author use direct and indirect characterization?

appearance- old man with dusty clothes, exhausted dialogue- says he takes care of animals, has no family, no side of war, talks about his old age, soldier cares for the old man to leave actions- old man smiles when talking about town, old man is the last to leave because of animals thoughts- soldier thinks about the luck for the old man-that the cat will survive, and that the planes couldn't come

what are the 5 ways the author develops indirect characterization of the two men? (dialogue, appearance, actions, thoughts, what others say about them)

the old man is struggling with himself and how he has left his animals in the war area

what is the conflict?

old man- too tired and hopeless to move on soldier- moves on because it is his duty

what is the decision of the old man? of the soldier?

old man- his animals soldier- it is his duty to scout and get the citizens out

what is the motivation of each character?