Identifying what textual details reveal about a character requires understanding how description, dialogue, and behavior function in a narrative.
You have to dismantle the notion that a character is a fixed entity.
Instead, see them as a construct made up of specific choices the author makes.
Dialogue can expose a character's motives and biases, but don't just take it at face value.
Consider who is speaking and their reliability.
Descriptions from other characters or the narrator might be colored by their own perspectives and biases.
This isn't about uncovering hidden truths; it's about analyzing how the text presents each detail and what it suggests about the character's perspective and motives.
The trap here is assuming that a character's actions or words are straightforward.
They rarely are.
Every action or piece of dialogue can reflect multiple layers of intent, shaped by relationships and plot events.
Your job is to dissect these layers to understand the character's role within the narrative.