It focuses on a young German soldier by the name of Paul Baumer and the changes and struggles he faces throughout the war. ... Baumer and his classmates had volunteered for the war and their decision was mainly based upon what their schoolteacher had been telling them. ... Paul decides to go ahead and visit one of is an old classmate who is Kemmerich. Kemmerich had suffered a wound and it was obvious to Paul that he would soon die. Paul does not leave Kemmerich's side until he dies. ...

• Word Count: 292
• Approx Pages: 1
• Grade Level: High School

Paul Baumer is a young soldier who was changed drastically by the brutalities of war and may never be able to recover. ... Paul's best friend Kat is a very resourceful man and can always find food. He is also older then Paul and most of the soldiers at war. ... Kantorek, Paul's previous schoolmaster, is essentially why they were at the war. ... Duval, a French soldier, is the first person that Paul kills in hand-to-hand combat. ...

• Word Count: 699
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Paul Baumer is a boy of 19 years, who voluntarily joined the Army with several of his friends after hearing a patriotic speech given at his school. ... Paul returns and goes to battle. ... Paul feels awful for hurting this man. ... The next battle injures Paul and Kropp. ... And in October 1918, Paul is killed. ...

• Word Count: 593
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School