The fact that Kevin is willing to miss the Commemoration Day Show—obviously a big deal in town—just for Corrie suggests that Kevin and Corrie have a relationship that goes beyond friendship; or, at least, that Kevin
wants to have a relationship more than friendship. On another note, there is a clear connection between the newscast and Ellie’s desire to get out of town, which suggests that newscasts about national defense and the Government’s agenda are commonplace. Such newscasts imply there is some sort of tension within the government
and with other countries, since they are concerned with defense issues. This passage also suggests Ellie is interested in Lee romantically. He obviously isn’t a close friend, yet Ellie wants to invite him camping.