because he has seen it for far too long
He is accustomed to the war's influence in society. He is not drawn in by the various aspects of the war and therefore is not surprised by the actions/reactions of the state and society.
It tells the reader that there is an indication of omission of word(s).
when it was written
From where it was sent
the goal was to keep the reader entertained and to keep the reader reading
I dont know you tell me!
the general content of the material
Reader's Digest
Dialogue and internal thoughts can tell the reader a lot about the character's personality. They can also advance the plot and add to the story.
Surrender
They show the reader that he was miserly.
If the writer was rich or poor.