Paul Baumer on leave: All Quiet on the Western Front chapter 7

Chapter 7 showed Paul's low comfort level at home and (before that) Paul's idea of living life while the idea of "life is short" is in one's mind. Paul and his friends, when there was rest, "make themselves comfortable and sleep, and eat as much as they can stuff into their bellies and drink and smoke so that hours are not wasted". They appear to not want to waste their hours doing absolutely nothing. After all, they are young soldiers in war, where one's death seems to be predictable or unpredictable. Also in chapter 7, Paul gets a pass for leave of 17 days. On the way to his home, Paul describes the beautiful landscape outside the window of the train. When he arrives at his destination, a red cross sister with a smile that is too foolish greets him. According to Paul she is "so obsessed with her own importance". When he opens the door to his home, he is greeted by his sister. He then greets his mother, who might have cancer according to Paul's sister. Paul appears to be familiar with his surroundings, but whether it's the fact that he's been away from home for so long or some other strange reason (I'm not sure), he does not appear to be comfortable with his surroundings. I found this very interesting and I thought I'd express this thought. Anyhow, chapter 7 of All Quiet on the Western Front may be 50 pages long, but it's still an interesting chapter.