2:33 Take Quiz MARY WARREN: I only come to see the great doings in the world. PROCTOR: I'll show you a great doin' on your arse one of these days. Now get you home; my wife is waitin' with your work! (Trying to retain a shred of dignity, she goes slowly out.) MERCY LEWIS (both afraid of him and strangely titillated) I'd best be off. I have my Ruth to watch. Good morning, Mr. Proctor. (Mercy sidles out. Since Proctor's entrance, Abigail has stood as though on tiptoe, absorbing his presence, wide- eyed. He glances at her, then goes to Betty on the bed.) Which of these is an examples of indirect characterization of John Proctor?

An example of **indirect characterization** of John Proctor in the provided passage is his **threatening dialogue** toward Mary Warren: > **PROCTOR:** "I'll show you a great doin' on your arse one of these days." This line indirectly reveals several aspects of Proctor's character: 1. **Temperament:** The threat indicates that Proctor can be harsh and possibly wrathful when provoked. 2. **Authority:** His commanding tone suggests he holds authority and expects respect from those around him. 3. **Frustration:** The language implies that he is frustrated, possibly by Mary's actions or the situation at hand. By choosing his words carefully to show his feelings and intentions without explicitly stating his traits, the playwright effectively uses Proctor's dialogue to develop his character indirectly. **Summary:** John Proctor’s threatening remark to Mary Warren—saying he’ll “show you a great doin’ on your arse one of these days”—is an example of his indirect characterization.