direct and indirect characterization of Mousieur Loisel

Direct:

"He stopped, stupefied and utterly at a loss when he saw that his wife was beginning to cry."

Indirect:

"Why, darling, I thought you'd be pleased. You never go out, and this is a great occasion. I had tremendous trouble to get it. Every one wants one; it's very select, and very few go to the clerks. You'll see all the really big people there."