Which details tell something about the father’s personality? How could this aspect of his personality affect the plot?

" Hark at the wind," said Mr. White, who, having seen a fatal mistake after it was too late, was amiably desirous of preventing his son from seeing it. ( lines 8 - 10 ) This shows the playful personality of Mr. White which may show and support the authors point of view which states that fate ruled people's lives and those who interfered with it - whether sinful or peaceful - did so to their sorrow.