2) By thinking of some nice nostalgic memories, Paul was able to think of a better world with his father that would keep him away from the nightmare he's in now.(A Symbol of safeness)

3) He thinks that the ocean will be his safe haven while in the big picture he's still in war and can't run.

4) Paul is thinking that the southern cross is actually god looking out for him. (A symbol)

5) A metaphor and symbol

6) Him being so scared by the war is making any other thing pleasant. (situational irony so scared even this dreadful place is pleasant)

7) Even fears and emotions can kill you. (A Symbol)

8) A symbol chewing gum calms the nerves, symbol, he wants to be positive and think of going home, irony, they are being happy and laughing even though their friend just died.

Irony Simily. saying that Billy is in a final struggle to escape death like he is still alive even though he was already dead in the bag