Match each excerpt to the type of characterization it uses. Ivan Dmitritch, a middle-class man who
lived with his family on an income of twelve
hundred a year and was very well satisfied
with his lot, sat down on the sofa after
supper and began reading the newspaper.

(from The Lottery Ticket by Anton Chekhov)
Atticus placed his fork beside his knife and
pushed his plate aside. “Mr. Cunningham
is basically a good man,” he said, “he just
has his blind spots along with the rest of us.”

(from To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee)
Mr. Bennett coolly observed: "From all that
I can collect by your manner of talking, you
must be two of the silliest girls in the country.
I have suspected it some time, but I am now
convinced." Catherine was disconcerted, and
made no answer; but Lydia, with perfect
indifference, continued to express her
admiration of Captain Carter.

(from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen)
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