Literary analysis: character and characterization
read the selection. then, answer the question(s).

people who don't know harry tend to underestimate him. they cast a skeptical eye on his typical outfit: ragged jeans and shirts that bear evidence of his most recent meal. and his most frequently uttered expression, "hmmm, i just don't know," can make him sound less than bright. so, some enter a negotiating session with harry relaxed and confident that their side will prevail, and that harry will gain no concessions for his group. that assumption is one that harry cultivates and it is a big, big mistake.

which of the following reveals the most about the character in this selection?

the illustration   that would give a reader a clear understanding of the text is a picture of men constructing the frame of a building.the frame is made of iron bars. the text describes the job of blacksmiths'. these were very organised and they had different names: "the driver" and "the heater". the text describes the way in which these men worked ; they worked iron pieces as if they were playing a sport. in fact, the text wants to show the men's skills. the text also puts some emphasis on the use of '' rivets'' in construction. this kind of nails were not always used in the construction of manhattan.

some examples:

"and with an underhand toss he hurled the smoking rivet straight at the catcher, who caught it in mid-air in his catching can." men's skills

"when the driver was ready for a new " the emphasis on the rivet ( special nail used in construction).

" it against a beam to remove any cinders, and jammed it into the waiting hole. " the emphasis on the rivet.