The story is told by Paul Baumer, a German soldier during World War I. ... Finally she does speak to him and asks, "Was it very bad out there, Paul?" ... Paul decides to use words that are false because he does not want his mother to have to hear these awful things but Paul creates separation between his mother and himself. ... During the course of his leave, Paul also sees his father. ... Paul is horrified at his action. ...

• Word Count: 1266
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Paul Baumer is the main character and narrator in the novel and spills numerous stories from the vantage point of an actual solider who lived through all the difficult obstacles involved in the War. ... This is a very common misconception that Remarque attempts to rid the reader of very early when in the first chapter, Pauls good friend Kemmerich has his leg amputated from a bullet and then dies a painfully slow death with Paul at his side. ... This is one of a great number of battle scenes that Paul and his comrades encounter throughout the book. ... In Pauls case, he enlisted with some of...

• Word Count: 1520
• Approx Pages: 6