All Quiet on the Western Front

 

In my elective class we will be looking at this novel and at some World War I internet sites. Here are discussion questions I have posted and several internet sites.

1. Describe Paul Baumer as a person. Compare and contrast him to Katczinsky,Muller, and Kropp.
2. Who is Kantorek and what is his importance to the book?
3. What was German warfare like in World War I as presented in the novel. Give specific details.
4. What is the main theme of the novel and how is it developed?
5. How does Baumer learn that the enemy is not just faceless and nameless?
6. What are Baumer's opinions of Military leaders?
7. What does Baumer realize on his visit home?
8. What images and symbols are used in the book? What is the purpose of each?

 

http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/FWW.htm

http://www.greatwar.nl/

http://www.firstworldwar.com/

http://www.worldwar1.com/

http://wwi.lib.byu.edu/