Two sons: who do they represent, and how do their character traits differ? [S02E34]

Christ’s mission on earth was coming to an end. One last time he visited Jerusalem and again his authority has been questioned by the Pharisees, and in light of this he shared with them the parable of two sons:
"But what do you think? A man had two sons, and he came to the first and said, "Son, go, work today in my vineyard." (29) He answered and said, "I will not," but afterward he regretted it and went. (30) Then he came to the second and said likewise. And he answered and said, "I go, sir," but he did not go. (31) Which of the two did the will of his father?" They said to Him, "The first." Jesus said to them, "Assuredly, I say to you that tax collectors and harlots enter the kingdom of God before you." Matthew 21:28-32
Who do they represent, and how do their character traits differ?
"In the parable the son who refused to go represented the Gentile world, and the class who said, “I go, sir” represented the Pharisees. Christ had just cleansed the temple of those who defiled it with forbidden traffic. Divinity had flashed through humanity, and the people had seen the glory and power of God manifested before them.... As He had traveled toward Jerusalem, the multitude had spread their garments in the way and had strewn His path with palm branches, and they had proclaimed His praises, singing, “Hosanna to the son of David.” Though the rejoicing ones had not dared to carry their acclamations to the very gate of the temple, fearing the priests and rulers, the children had taken up the song, and were praising God in the temple, and shouting, “Hosanna to the son of David.”..."
- Ellen G. White
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