... in multiple cases. Multiple examples of the truth of this statement can be found within the novel All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque. Within this book it is shown many times how a situation in the story relates to this quote. One situation in All Quiet on the Western Front that can directly relate to this quote is how all the soldiers of the war regardless of side, are ... fighting for another persons" cause. Many times it is shown in this story that although the issue of the ... example shows not only one of the main themes of the book, but also proves truth to the q...

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All Quiet On The Western Front As a war develops and progresses, the soldiers of the battlefield are haunted by images of gunfire and the stench of death that are still present in the mind. Paul Baumer, a main character in the novel All Quiet On The Western Front written by Erich Mariaremarque, often describes how war creates feelings of isolation and dehumanization cause by its trench warfare; at the same time, however, he provides examples of experiences in war which ... is finally killed in October 1918 after years of fighting. A coincidental gentle day occurs on the western front the day ...

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... occasions. And most of them are no older the 18 years. And on every occasion, the message that gets across to the reader is the loss of young life. It was reality and still is in some situations in the present day. And due their youth and inexperience, the new recruits were the most vulnerable when fighting on the front. The final aspect of "All Quiet on the Western Front" is the novels fantastic yet realistic descriptions. Every single ... moment of Paul's experiences is described in fine and concise detail. From the emotions he feels to the people he kills to the bodies he picks up to...

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War is, at the same time, the most terrible and the greatest of human experiences. Is this the view conveyed in All quiet on the western front? In the novel "All quiet on the western front" by Erich Maria Remarque we see clearly that war is a most terrible experience, with its great horror and ability to destroy a human, not only physically but also mentally. However accompanying ... of the victims of the terrible human experience. The values of the soldiers are reduced to one sole basic value after all the horrors of war, that is comradeship. The friendship of the men is increased dramatica...

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... Whenever one reads or hears about World War I or World War II, you hear of the struggles and triumphs of the British, Americans or any of the other Allies. And they always speak of the evil and menacing German army. However, All Quiet on the Western Front gives the reader some insight and a look at a group of young German friends who are fighting in World War I. "This story is neither an ... accusation nor a confession, and least of all an adventure, for death is not an adventure to those ... 't asked about it any more then we were." These soldiers lacked passion for the war. They didn'...

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All Quiet on the Western Front In All Quiet on the Western Front there are a few themes. One is the malevolence at war of the war to end and other is the effect off the war on the soldier. The effect of the war on the soldier is very obvious when the new soldier come after all of the deaths. It I s sad that the new soldiers are very young and nave, but in reality they are the same age and they just do not have the experience of war ... like Paul and the other soldiers. The malevolence at war is shown because ... hungry man who torments Paul and his fellow soldiers, but after his awful experi...

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The novel All Quiet on the Western Front by Remarque has revealed the horrifying and devastating effects of war on humanity. Instead of presenting, like many other novels did before, the glorifying and heroic aspects of war, Remarque showed how innocent and young soldiers became victims of a terror. In addition, Remarque critiqued the negative role of authority, patriotism and nationalism that placed pressure on the youngster's decision about enlisting during the World War I. Through main ... character's, Paul Bummer, narration the reader is introduced to the effect of war on individuals as ...

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... is evident in life that those who lack the confidence within themselves to be themselves and nobody else end up naturally wicked. On the other hand, it is the generosity and compassion in people that allow them to be stronger in life. In Remarque's novel, All Quiet on the Western Front, Corporal Himmelstoss, commander of the "Iron Youth," demonstrates his constant brutality against ... he soldiers when he punishes Paul Baumer and the rest of the soldiers for every slight mistake they ... make. However, as the story progresses, Himmelstoss cowardly hesitates to fight along side his troo...

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... it. It will try simply to tell of a generation of men have escaped it's shells, were destroyed by war..." (Remarque). All Quiet on the Western Front is a gruesome film displaying the soldiers impact during World War I. This film goes beyond enemy lines into Germany's front in a rigorous battle of gruesome violence. World War I's trench warfare dehumanized young soldiers and had a devesting effect ... on their generation. This war more than any other went above and beyond violence, into more catastrophic levels of carnage and gore. Portraying the evil side of war and never glorifying the...

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... Remarque takes these feelings beyond that in All Quiet on the Western Front. He portrays beauty as a necessity in a world full of blood, guts, loss, fear and death. The beauty of food, nature and women are embedded throughout the novel, providing the soldiers with a means to endure the gruesome situation in which they have been placed. The beauty of food is significant because of the soldiers" attitude and utter appreciation of ... care of it, enjoying every bit of it, and putting their lives in danger in order to protect and save it. Food is also a symbol of love and gratitude in All Q...

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... English 10 Poor Boys In the novel All Quiet on the Western Front, the French girl's remark, "the war- great sadness- poor boys" is true of the events described in the novel in many respects because of the future hopes and dreams the men lost, the youth and innocence that was taken away from them, and the families and friends that were removed from their lives for good. First, the young soldiers in World ... of work, duty, culture, and progress" were of no practical use to them now (Insight 207). The war took a heavy toll on the soldiers who fought in it. the terror of death infested the...

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