Direct Characterization In A Gravestone Made Of Wheat

Throughout literature we comprehend direct and indirect characterization. In the novel, “A Gravestone Made of Wheat,” Olaf Torvik is a stand out character. Olaf, throughout the story directly and indirectly presents himself as a very persistent, dedicated and impatient man. “We will bury Inge here on the farm as we planned,”(Weaver,9). This is an example of direct characterization as Olaf basically tells us through his words that he is a very determined man to get what he believes is right. When Olaf and Inge were denied a second time to get married they were angry but they stayed persistent in pursuing their goal of getting married. Through Olafs actions he shows us that he is determination to give his wife a proper burial on his land, despite