Answer:
A) indirectly, through his lack of action.
Explanation:
In this excerpt from "The Gift of the Magi," Jim's character is shown through his lack of action. He stopped and gazed at Della, which reveals he is indirectly developing his character. Keywords like "immovable" and "fixedly" show that nothing happens in the whole passage.
Options:
A) indirectly, through his lack of action.
B) directly, through his physical appearance.
C) directly, through his personality that is concerned with change.
D) indirectly, through his lack of feelings for Della.