All Quiet On The Western Front Chapter 5
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All Quiet On The Western Front Chapter 5

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Why can't the men get rid of their lice?

They have hundreds on each of their heads.

Why has Himmelstoss been sent to the front?

He overdid his 'lessons' of a few young recruits, and the son of the local magistrate saw and reported him.

How do the men treat Himmelstoss?

They don't show him any respect. In fact, they are very disrespectful.

How does Tjaden get in trouble with Himmelstoss? Why isn't he prosecuted?

<p>He treats him as any other soldier, not a superior. He calls him a dirty hound. Paul tells the story of the bed-wetting torture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What dreams do the various members of the group have about going home?

<p>Kat, Detering, and Haie will go back to their jobs, but the other boys can only dream of what would have been. Paul talks about having a private business and living in the woods together. Kropp doesn't want to do anything because he knows he will die one day.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do their dreams tell you about these feelings grow?

<p>Loneliness and the bond of experience here on the front.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feelings does Paul express while he and Kat are roasting the goose? Out of what do these feelings grow?

<p>Paul feels happiness and trust while roasting the goose. These feelings grow out of the comradeship Paul and Kat have for each other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lice Infestation

  • Soldiers struggle to rid themselves of lice, with numerous infestations on their heads.

Himmelstoss' Punishment

  • Himmelstoss is sent to the front due to excessive harshness in training recruits, reported by the son of a local magistrate.

Treatment of Himmelstoss

  • The men show blatant disrespect towards Himmelstoss, reflecting their disdain for his authority and training methods.

Tjaden's Defiance

  • Tjaden faces trouble from Himmelstoss for treating him as an equal and calling him derogatory names, but he is not prosecuted due to the nature of his rebellion.

Soldiers' Dreams of Home

  • Characters like Kat, Detering, and Haie express hopes of returning to their previous jobs, while others, including Paul, contemplate idealistic futures marred by the war's impact, highlighting their loss of innocence.

Reflection on Characters’ Aspirations

  • Their dreams reveal a stark contrast to their current reality; they once envisioned a future but now struggle to imagine a life beyond the war.

Sense of Loneliness and Bonding

  • Paul's connection with Kat while roasting a goose emphasizes feelings of happiness and trust, underscored by the loneliness shared as comrades experiencing the front together.

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Test your knowledge of Chapter 5 from 'All Quiet on the Western Front' with these flashcards. Dive into key terms and events that capture the experiences of soldiers during World War I. This quiz will enhance your understanding of the characters and their interactions.

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