What are some examples of characterization in The Devil and Tom Walker?

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this story is a mixture of direct and .Indirect characterization occurs when the reader must
deduce for himself or herself the characteristics of a character by observing that character's
thought processes, behavior, speech, appearance, and style of communication with other .occurs
when the narrator or another character explicitly tells readers about a character.This occurs in
the second paragraph of the story when the narrator directly tells readers that Tom was
"meager and miserly."We get a great bit of indirect characterization regarding Tom's
greed when he decides that instead of taking 's advice about lending at 2%, Tom says that he
will lend at 4%.I also think that Tom is indirectly characterized as a determined individual.I
think this has to be said because he is willing to make a deal with the devil in order to become
wealthy.In Tom's mind, the end justifies the means.Additionally, we see Tom making a determined
effort to avoid his final fate by becoming a "violent church-goer" that is always seen
carrying a Bible and praying loudly.