All quiet on the western front
The novel primarily surrounds the war’s infamous trench warfare. Paul and his comrades must hide in ditches for hours or days on end until open field attack exposes them to gunfire from both sides, making casualties severe.
Through a series of anecdotes, Paul describes the hardships he and friends must face – avoiding gruesome injuries, searching desperately for food, and trying desperately to mentally withstand traumatic events.
Pre-Reading Exercise
Drones Article - The psychological impact of impending death
Through a series of anecdotes, Paul describes the hardships he and friends must face – avoiding gruesome injuries, searching desperately for food, and trying desperately to mentally withstand traumatic events.
Pre-Reading Exercise
Drones Article - The psychological impact of impending death