What methods of characterization does Steinbeck use for the character Henry?

Hydrophobia (fear of or aversion to water).

A. they give the reader hope. if the whole book was dark & unhopeful it’d be a little less interesting, little moments make it more interesting to read because then you want to know what happens. if it’s all dark there’s no point in reading if you already know the outcome of it.

Oofuv