Forever-Mountain is the jovial antihero in Three Strong Women, a charming traditional tall tale from Japan. He's a mighty sumo wrestler on his way to the capital to wrestle before the emperor-huge, bold, and just a little too pleased with himself.
I did not answer question 4 but im preety sure the author was implying that this time of age only applauds the people who are difrent and better in there own ways.
