i dont really know though
Answer:
They indicate that Passini feels passionately about his beliefs.
Explanation:
Passini has seen and been disillusioned by war and feels it will never end and serves no purpose, while Henry (the protagonist) still had some naive ideas about war and heroics before this incident. (Passini gets blown up and Henry severely wounded right after this convo.)
Answer:
it means that he pledged to ba a teacher.
Explanation:
ue pledged to be a PROFESSIONAL teacher.