1. Political Hardships of World War II
When Paul's military chief orders Paul and the soldiers to charge, Paul describes his mixed feelings of resentment towards death itself: "We have become wild beasts [...] ... Paul's cold-hearted and unrelentless tone portrays how cruel and inhumane he has become. Paul describes his animalistic instincts while on the battlefield, and visualizes nothing but the dangers and brutality of the war. ... Paul experiences these effects as he travels back to his home. ... Before the war, Paul was unfamiliar with the horrors and hardships of war, and easily connected to modern society. ...
- Word Count: 1660
- Approx Pages: 7
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: Undergraduate