In this excerpt, mr. stonecrop is compared to a mountain. how does this description relate to mr stonecrop’s role in the main conflict of the story?

mr. stonecrop, like a mountain, is a fair and wise man whom others look up to for leadership about malaga island.
mr. stonecrop, like a mountain, is intimidating and strongly holds his position against the people of malaga island.
mr. stonecrop, like a mountain, changes with the seasons, and he changes his mind about the people of malaga island.
mr. stonecrop, like a mountain, is an elderly man who lets others decide what is best in reference to malaga island.