Answer: The republican "resolves" his conflict with the enemy sniper by shooting him. He sits on a rooftop and lights a cigarette. The smoke gives away his position and the enemy fires in his direction. Then an old woman informs an enemy solider in an armored car of the republican sniper's location.
As the guest walked into the room they held there nose. Looking around you could see old trash and Ugly stains of a unknown substance. Form this you would infer that the room would smell bad.
As a leader, it is important to preserve and retain the culture that your nation once had. It also proves how good ruler you are to protect and value your own culture.