Human behaviour can affect the way society can be organized. Let’s say, if an individual is lazy, he/she won’t likely be contributing. Or, if an individual has anger management, he/she could be in a rage state where he won’t likely be contributing as much, to the point where he/she destroys objects or so.
The author described the main character's countrymen as scornful and sometimes doubtful but at the end of the story, the author seems to be pleased with his countrymen.