Tom refers to cities as “dead leaves” because

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they have no meaning to him

they have been destroyed by World War II

Laura is not with him

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Asked by virgen g #335283 on 10/18/2013 5:31 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 10/18/2013 5:40 PM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 10/18/2013 5:40 PM

Hmmmm, not so much that Laura is not with him, but rather that he carries guilt for the way he deserted her.