Characters can be presented with several different traits throughout movies, novels, and even short stories. Traits can primarily be found through the actions of the character, what the character says, and even what other characters say about them . For example, Jimmy ValentinesValentine's character traits in the short story, “A Retrieved Reformation”Reformation,” are mostly noticed through his actions. He can be seen a by some readers as fearless, joyful, and selfless. As a result of being a fearless, joyful, and selfless man, Jimmy Valentine came to a conclusion that hiding his identity wasn’t as important as saving a life.