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Indirect Characterization In 'Hearts And Hands'

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How the Theme is Portrayed In the text "Hearts and Hands," by O. Henery, the theme is to extend your mercy, even to those who don't necessarily deserve it. The author portrays this theme through indirect characterization. First of all, the author, O. Henery, of "Hearts and Hands" develops the theme with the use of characterization. "You'll excuse me for speaking, miss, but I see you're acquainted with the marshal here" stated the real marshal. This shows that the character, the marshal, extends his mercy to Easton who is actually, a prisoner. The marshal does this to help Easton enhance miss Fairchild's view of him. This shows how the author uses indirect characterization to create a merciful marshal. Additionally, the author portrays the theme
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