All Quiet on the Western Front Essay

die and be tossed away like nothing. The survivors, if you could even call them that, don’t seem to be fairing any better than the dead. Some seem physically fit for a fight however the slight crooked smile they wear tells a different story. It was all lies. There’s no glory and honour in this. These conditions have driven soldiers to shoot themselves in the leg or arm so they would be able to be sent back to their…

“After he had examined the camp, he approached us. He gave an inspiring speech about what criminals the prisoners were and how they should never have existed- the usual stuff. After, he asked if there were any questions. “Mr. Hitler! I was accused! I shouldn’t be here! I am Aryan!” I yelled. He looked at me skeptically with disgust. “Now, is that true?” he asked, clearly unamused with my claims. One of the Nazi leaders informed Hitler that I was telling the truth, and immediately fired the…

tent listening to the gentle patter of the raindrops on the canvas. It began raining here this morning and it is still at it. No drill today, so I will have time to write a letter or two. Earlier today the weather was terrible as it is cold and damp. All of us soldiers were in the trenches and freezing to death. My best mate Fredrick is now suffering from trench foot due to his foot being exposed to extreme amounts of unsanitary, and cold conditions and is now fighting for his leg. He seems to…

I am sure you have received various postcards and letters from me before. I am currently writing this while I hide from the Germans in our dug out. I am fine. Unfortunately, I cannot tell you about the ongoing events because letters are going to be censored, as they are very strict. Germans are constantly shelling us, sometimes during the day, and sometimes during the night. It is unbelievable how many of our soldiers have been diagnosed with shell shock. They dearly hold onto their possessions…

just follow rules. Paul referred to a part in the movie where he kills in enemy soldier and tells the soldier how they could be brothers but since their government say they must fight they must fight, this shows us how crappy war is, it shows us that all these men…

the sentry and the king's money, and very soon followed myself to prevent, if possible, all disorder. Nay, so far was I from intending the death of any person that I suffered the troops to go to the spot where the unhappy affair took place without any loading in their pieces; nor did I ever give orders for loading them.…

against the slick cave wall. He picked it up, it felt lighter than he remembered but he didn't let this bother him. He stepped outside the cave. Harsh morning light invaded his eyes blinding him. When they readjusted he saw an ocean sprawled out in front of him. The gentle waves crashed down on the white sand rhythmically. He found it mesmerizing. It had been a while since he had time to appreciate nature's beauty. Wondering if anyone had woken up, he walked back into the cave. Upon seeing…

prepares everything, by purchasing various supplies from the town. "Is that all that you will be bring with you? The town nearest to where the anomaly happened is south from here, atleast 2 days and a night if you depart as of today, to the town of Veran." As Marcus point to the direction, from where Salazar should begin his travels. Meanwhile~ "Elder, I have come to a conclusion. I shall go on a pilgrimage, cleansing all of the sins man has allocated." The elder simply allows it not knowing…

commonalities among the soldiers and men from different nationalities than differences. Erich Maria Remarque in All Quiet on the Western Front and John McCrae in the poem “In Flanders Fields”, emphasize that combat brings out similar core human characteristics among the soldiers, stressing that people are essentially the same, even if separated by opposing sides of war. In All Quiet on the Western Front, Remarque stresses that, through war,…

Erich Maria Remarque wrote All Quiet on the Western Front in 1929, after Remarque had served in the trenches for the Germans during World War I. The book quickly became a bestseller throughout the world, with many people claiming the main appeal was the realism. Due to the realism of war in All Quiet on the Western Front, many governments banned or edited it, so that their populace and military wouldn’t be demoralized if they ever went to war again. This was largely caused by the underlying…