"It is the kind of tapering shape (of a carrot) a boy gets through clean living, healthy eating, and good mountain air in huge lungfuls. When he flexes his shoulder muscles, other muscles have to move out of the way first." (Guards! pg. 21)
This is what I consider to be the first really good example of characterization in this novel. It's characterizing the person who seems to be the main character of the novel, Carrot, even though his first appearance is here on page 21. He's been living in the mountains among dwarves his entire life, although he's human and doesn't fit in very well.
I like this passage because it conjures up a really good image in my head, that of a muscular carrot walking on two legs, and said carrot standing on top of a tall mountain. Although it's only physical characterization, it gives me a bit of insight into what his mind might be like as well. It makes me wonder if he's felt out of place his whole life, or if he's even noticed the fact he's living with a bunch of people 2-3 feet shorter than him. Also, has he ever wondered what he really is and where he truly belongs?
(actual) Questions:
1) Is Carrot actually the main character?
2) Will he have to go on some sort of life changing journey to discover who he really is?
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