Question

How was Ernest different from others in the valley?

Answer 1

Hint: The Great Stone Face-II is a sequel to the first Great Stone Face. Ernest, a very simple and unnoticeable youngster, had grown up to be an old man with white hair in Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Great Stone Face-II. He had become so intelligent and learned over the years that distant folks from cities came to see him merely to talk with him. He greeted them with love and gentleness.

Complete answer:
 Ernest stood out among the valley's commoners. He was a decent, good-natured, noble, and considerate individual. He'd been under surveillance. He refused to follow the crowd. He welcomed total strangers as the prophets.

Ernest's smart opinions set him apart from the rest of the valley. Ernest was well-known in his valley and had spread his fame beyond it. Professors from colleges and even city-dwelling men travelled long distances to visit and speak with him. He greeted them with loving candour and chatted openly with them about whatever was on his mind or in their hearts.

Note: The concept of the actual people's hero is explored in The Great Stone Face. The friendly Great Stone Face has little similarity to a wealthy merchant or a distinguished General. Even the most accomplished politician and orator falls short! The compassionate and sensible Ernest, on the other hand, proves to be the greatest man of his time.