As a reader, the only thing I can conclude after reading this excerpt is that Mr. Chiu is frequently distracted by concerns for his own health. As this part of the story goes, I didn't see warm feelings between the couple, or the happiness they share due to their honeymoon. The only stressed thing in this excerpt is the main character's state of health and how he feels relieved because the honeymoon comes to an end.
I would feel slightly intimidated that somebody so young could be prepared for such jobs but starting earlier could help their experience. the expectations are high these days because apprenticeship is popular, but imagine how it was back then. It wouldn't completely put me off apprenticeship but I understand the uncertainty because of competition for employment and eagerness to impress/work hard under stressful conditions.
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The poster provided a propaganda idea to the people of the country to accept the ways of the government that is in question.
