Question

Salzman seems to suddenly appear and disappear, wears clothes that look like costumes, and gestures in an animated way with long, bony fingers. these characterization details are best summarized as what? ("the magic barrel") salzman is theatrical. salzman is not sane. salzman is not intelligent. salzman lacks dignity.

Answer 1

The answer to the question above would be the first option: SALZMAN IS THEATRICAL. Based on the description above about him, I would say he is theatrical based on his actions and the way he presents himself. When we say theatrical, this refers to someone who displays the actions relating to that of actors or actresses in the theatre such as wearing costumes, and behaving extravagantly. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

The answer to this question is the first statement which is "Salzman is theatrical" since he is wearing clothes that theater actor and actresses worn. He might be practicing some of his favorite scene or a scene that he wants to portray or he might be theatrical activities.