The first traumatic scene for Paul is when Kemmerich passes away in the infirmary. Over the time that Paul has been at war, many have died, but this is the first death that is personal and it affects him. Kemmerich’s leg has been amputated and his comrades, including Paul, try to persuade him to think he'll go home. Soon after, Paul tries to get help for Kemmerich by searching for a doctor, and the doctor says, “How should I know anything about it, I've amputated five legs today.” Paul then “trembles with rage,” and soon after he returns to the room kemmerich is dead. As Kemmerich is dying Paul says, “This is the most disturbing and hardest parting that I ever have seen,” Paul is not yet used to death, so this particular scene will stay with
