Part one of term paper
In many short stories authors develop the characters by using different ways of characterization. These methods may include both direct and or indirect characterization.In the short story "He Thinks He's Wonderful," F. Scott Fitzgerald develops in both of these ways. Fitzgerald uses direct characterization first in describing Minnie. Direct ...

Part two of term paper
... Fitzgerald also uses indirect characterization, through thoughts, words, and actions and through perceptions of other characters. This shows that Minnie has a wonderful personality and is very charming. We also learn immediately that she has taken a liking to the main character Basil. He thinks "She is certainly a wonderful girl" and that she is very addicting. As the story develops so does Minnie's character. After she and Basil had made plans for him to accompany her and her family ...