Answer:
It further the idea that service people returning home will be called back out quite soon.
Answer:
Recklessness: Illumination
Understanding: abandonment
Lost in thought: Vacant
Calm personality: Composed
Explanation: I might have gotten a couple mixed up, but for the most part this is correct. Sorry If I'm wrong on anything!!
1. Tom feels noble and important because he likes to hear them say nice things about him, but he is also sad that he caused his aunt pain.
2. He does not leave his aunt the note like he planned to because he hears about the funeral planned for Sunday
...hope this helped :)