Question

Give a character sketch of the crofter

Answer 1

The crofter was an old man, without wife or child, who owned a little gray cottage by the roadside and gave shelter to the peddler when he knocked on his door because he was happy to get someone to alleviate his loneliness.

Answer 2

Answer:

The crofter was an old man, without wife or child, who owned a little gray cottage by the roadside and gave shelter to the peddler when he knocked on his door because he was happy to get someone to alleviate his loneliness. He was an extremely gracious host, putting the porridge pot on fire for his guest.