How does the use of wearily impact the meaning of Kropp's words?

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"I don't want to do anything, replies kropp wearily .'you'll be dead one day, so what does it matter?i don't think we'll ever go back "

Asked by Natalia m #1091245 on 12/16/2020 5:28 PM

Last updated by melissa t #1091428 on 12/16/2020 11:31 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 12/16/2020 6:34 PM

"I don't want to do anything," replies Kropp wearily. "You'll be dead one day, so what does it matter? I don't think we'll ever go back."

The word "wearily" speaks to Kropp's sense of hopelessness.

All Quiet on the Western Front