1. What role did the first chapter play in the description and narration of the old boatman? Can reflect the personality characteristics of the old boatman. He is a public servant in the world of Border Town. He has been ferrying for 50 years, taking it as his own responsibility, working hard and never caring about personal gains and losses. He is simple, honest and narrow-minded. He not only deducts money from passers-by, but also treats villagers well. It embodies the simple character of the people in the border town, and it is also the initial embodiment of the beauty of human nature in the border town.
2. What kind of atmosphere does the description of the "tea cave" under the White Pagoda create?
A: A primitive and simple pastoral atmosphere.