Literary ElementsI

I think that the story with the strongest characterization traits is definitely "Waltz of a Fat Man." The way the author describes Noe is so realistic! I feel like I can see his fat stature and the way he looks into the mirror in denial thinking things like, " On his best days, Noe could make that weight look like muscles." The author does a great job of describing Noe.
Not only are there vivid descriptions, but so many things can be understood through Noe's actions. For example, "When he shook the hands of women, he did so vigorously, hoping to see movement on their bodies, some small adventure to take his breath, some nodding yes, some quite dance of the upper body. The first adventure of a man." Seriously? I would just like to say how pathetic that is, but anyway, the author says nothing about how desperate and kind of creepy Noe is. Through this action though, we can assume so many things. The author provides perfect examples of showing, not telling.