It helped to provide them with food and was very fertile for farming. It was also very helpful for transportation.
The carrier Hall's profession characterizes him as a working
man
His dialogue characterizes him as a man who isn't
well-educated
His actions characterize him as a man who likes to gossip
Therefore, we can conclude that the carrier Hall's
profession, dialogue, and actions all characterize him as a working man who
isn't well-educated and likes to gossip.