How are we transformed by our study of languages and cultures?

In paragraph 47, it says “moments like these make a pioneering flight anything but dull” i’d say he’s optimistic and determined? ? and in 48, it describes how i’m assuming people he looks up to walked the same path so maybe he’s honored to be on the journey ? sorry if i’m wrong.

Jacob because it says john had $900 which means he spent it. jacob has $900 which means he still have it. and alex has $200 which mean he spent his