Example 1: "[The man] was quick and alert in the things of life, but only the things, and not in the significances."

Example 2: "[The man] had laughed at [the other man from Sulphur Creek] at the time! That showed one must not be too sure of things."

-Both of these from "To Build A Fire" by Jack London.


These may be indirect characterization of the man. If they are, explain what the characterization describes about the man. If they are, please let me know.

Please help me out for both of these examples; I would very much appreciate it.
I will give you 35 points, and whomever has the best answer and/or the most examples on this will be marked as the Brainliest answer.