All Quiet on the Western Front

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All Quiet on the Western Front

How does Kanttorek refer to former students?why do paul and Kropp scoff at the term? How do the young men feel about Himmelsstoss? Why?

Asked by Therese k #455561 on 8/9/2015 12:53 PM

Last updated by Aslan on 8/9/2015 4:14 PM

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Answered by Aslan on 8/9/2015 4:14 PM

Kantorek refers to his former students as "the Iron Youth". Paul and Albert scoff at the label because of the irony of it all. Kantorek glorifies them as indestructible and valiant. The reality is much different. Young men turn into scared boys and die by the thousands. They are not made of iron, they are merely flesh and blood just trying to survive.

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