In a world where young men across the country are being thrust into battle, comradeship is becoming ever more prominent. Without even knowing it many of these new soldiers are creating bonds that could just save their lives. Paul, Kropp, Tjaden, Kat, Detering, Muller, Leer, and Haie become inseparable, learning about life, war, and life in war as well as the thin line in between, on their perilous journey.
Kat, a veteran, and Paul, a new recruit, are both fighting for the same cause. They live, laugh, and fight together, and through thick and thin help see each other through life in war. Kat makes war bearable for Paul, such as when they go off in search of a hearty goose meal. “We don't talk much, but I believe we have a more complete communion with one another than even lovers have”.(Remarque 92) Kat and Paul have become closer through their trials in war than even the relationship that true love brings on. Kat is a true friend, but Paul established more than one bond with the boys fighting alongside him. …show more content…
War is always a very new experience for the recruits, but with a little friendship and compassion most recruits will get over the initial shock and be able to fight alongside the veterans. On page 61, Paul is seen comforting a new recruit who is in utter terror; the recruit pushes his head under Paul’s arm, and Paul lets him do so. “ He looks up, pushes the helmet off, and like a child creeps under my arm, his head close to my breast.”(Remarque 61) This act, while small, shows that even in the face of utter chaos, compassion and a sense of humanity prevail. Without Paul’s support this recruit could have gone insane putting not only himself in danger but also endanger the soldiers around
Kat, a veteran, and Paul, a new recruit, are both fighting for the same cause. They live, laugh, and fight together, and through thick and thin help see each other through life in war. Kat makes war bearable for Paul, such as when they go off in search of a hearty goose meal. “We don't talk much, but I believe we have a more complete communion with one another than even lovers have”.(Remarque 92) Kat and Paul have become closer through their trials in war than even the relationship that true love brings on. Kat is a true friend, but Paul established more than one bond with the boys fighting alongside him. …show more content…
War is always a very new experience for the recruits, but with a little friendship and compassion most recruits will get over the initial shock and be able to fight alongside the veterans. On page 61, Paul is seen comforting a new recruit who is in utter terror; the recruit pushes his head under Paul’s arm, and Paul lets him do so. “ He looks up, pushes the helmet off, and like a child creeps under my arm, his head close to my breast.”(Remarque 61) This act, while small, shows that even in the face of utter chaos, compassion and a sense of humanity prevail. Without Paul’s support this recruit could have gone insane putting not only himself in danger but also endanger the soldiers around