1 Which of the following is an example of indirect characterization? Marcia was an optimist who always believed the best about people and was always reluctant to accept that someone else was intentionally doing wrong to another. Marcia was a nervous person, so she rubbed her hands together as she stood outside the Principal's office. Marcia was a nervous person, so she rubbed her hands together as she stood outside the Principal's office. Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend. Alison and Theresa liked telling her their problems as she always knew what they should do. Marcia was a good listener and wonderful friend. Alison and Theresa liked telling her their problems as she always knew what they should do. Marcia felt the knot in her stomach grow when she saw the number of questions on the test, and she tugged her hair anxiously.