Read the excerpt from "The Hammer of God."
Captain Singh knew what would happen next: He had run this sequence a dozen times. Toby would begin to cry, the monkey would disappear, he would comfort the child as he carried him back to the house ...
But that had been twenty years ago and a quarter-billion kilometers away. The playback came to an end; sound, vision, the scent of unknown flowers and the gentle touch of the wind slowly faded. Suddenly, he was back in this cabin aboard the orbital tug Goliath, commanding the 100-person team of Operation ATLAS, the most critical mission in the history of space exploration.
Which options clearly explain how the use of flashback in the excerpt helps characterize Captain Singh?
(Select all that apply.)
a) It demonstrates his ability to anticipate and understand emotional situations.
b) It showcases his past experiences and emotional attachments.
c) It highlights his proficiency in commanding space missions.
d) It emphasizes his nostalgia for his previous life on Earth.