All Quiet on the Western Front: Paul Berlin Transume

AQWF: Paul Berlin Transume

A. INITIAL CHARACTER

1. Relies on mind and scholarly learning
2. Views war idealistically
3. Expresses emotions and sensitivity
4. Fells youthful and self-confident
5. Looks toward the future

B. FORCES OF CHANGE (CONFLICT)

1. Inane training drills; frontline warfare
2. Destruction; killing of the frnechmen
3. Brutal and numerous injuries and deaths
4. Deaths of all his comrades
5. Alienating effect of war

C. CHARACTER CHANGE/GROWTH

1. Relies on instinct, fear and habit
2. Undestands reality; promises to fight against war
3. Allows emotions and sensitivity to be deadened
4. Feels alone, helpless and hopeless
5. Fears future adjustments and life

*Choose a # from each letter (#2 A, B & C)
**Locate passages from the book (Quotes) that prove/demonstrate the transume characteristics; write them down; write the page #s