hamlet vs. elizabeth

Hamlet and Pride and Prejudice differ in their characterization of characters and how they are introduced. In Hamlet, Hamlet is described through indirect characterization, showing how he is as a character through his actions and discussions with other characters. For example, we learn through his soliloquy, that he tends to hold back his emotions. Hamlet is having suicidal thoughts but we do not learn this until he is by himself and is more honest with himself. Austen uses direct characterization to introduce her characters but throughout the book, we learn more about the characters through direct characterization. Elizabeth at first is described directly about her traits and attributes but eventually we learn more about her through her interactions with others. For example, at first Austen introduces us to Elizabeth as a cynical person but throughout the novel we learn that Elizabeth has the potential to see the good in Darcy.