"She wasn't especially tall, but something about the way she carried herself, always very straight with her head right up, made you think she was. She wore her silvery hair tied back... she talked to you in her quiet, deliberate voice." (pg. 39)
This is an example of indirect characterization. Authors use this type of characterization when there's more to say than she is tall or she is quiet. I think this type of characterization is helpful to readers because it does go into more detail. The reader now knows what Miss Emily acts and dresses and what she somewhat looks like.
Chapter 4 talked about how Kathy met Ruth. Ruth had come up to her and asked her if she wanted to ride her horses. Kathy agreed, found out her horses were imaginary, and rode them anyway. I think she initially thought Ruth was weird and didn't really want to be her friend, but she was nice to her anyway. Also, in this chapter, Miss Lucy was talked about and the question was asked about what happens to their artwork. I think the kids are feeling proud that adults think that their artwork is so good, but sad that they are taking it away to an unknown place.
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