Inhumanity of War In the novel All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque‚ one follows the life of Paul Baumer‚ a private in the German military in World War 1. He and his friends try to survive as the people around them get slaughtered. Slowly one by one his friends die while the others fight for their own lives. This is a war with many inhumane actions that lead to unnecessary death or injury. In the story many inhumane actions spark guilt within a character‚ causing a humane
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All Quiet on the Western Front: Quote Bank | Chapter | Page Number | Quote | Analysis | Chpt 1 | Pg 8 | “… But it wasn’t easy to stay out of it because at that time even our parents used the word ‘coward’ at the drop of a hat. People simply didn’t have the slightest idea of what was coming. As a matter of fact it was the poorest and simplest people who were most sensible” | * Theme: Betrayal | | Pg 9 | “ While they went on writing and making speeches‚ we saw field hospitals and men dying:
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division covering a 1‚500–2‚000 yards (1‚400–1‚800 m) front. A second line of seven divisions followed‚ with one infantry division and six cavalry divisions in reserve. Six German divisions held the line opposite‚ in a front position and a reserve position the R-Stellung (R-Position) further back. French artillery observers benefitted from good weather but on the night of 24/25 September‚ heavy rain began and fell until midday.[1] The German front position was broken in four places and two of the penetrations
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Asia’s talent market Locals first Employment in Asian firms is booming—but for locals‚ not Western expats Mar 3rd 2011 | SINGAPORE | from the print edition Tweet BACK in the days when cushy jobs for foreigners were plentiful in Asia‚ Western expats used to get called FILTH—“failed in London‚ trying Hong Kong”. Now‚ though‚ they may end up as FISHTAILS—“failed in Shanghai‚ trying again in London”. This is because employers in Asia‚ despite strong demand for managers and professionals‚ increasingly
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After a few days hiding in the house of Mr. Cura‚ it seemed that our crossing of the border would be as soon as possible since the controls and patrols of the Germans had intensified‚ therefore the priest this evening after his daily inspection of the fence along the stretch of the border told Claude that it’s time‚ should be ready in an hour. First‚ need to walk a distance of five hundred meters between the trees‚ along the Swiss border‚ to reach the site through which should cross under the fence
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As it is known for being the core influence of Western Civilization‚ I firmly have adhered myself to the fact that ancient Greece has indeed a lot of say in the development and enrichment of today’s cosmos. It made such a grave mark on history; infusing the modern world with its own classical elements‚ from literature to the arts up to such political system. Even our various beliefs and ideas are possibly brought by the influence of great philosophers such as Plato‚ Socrates and Aristotle. Formulating
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Through the mist of the morning‚ the scarlet leaves could be seen. In front stood a tree‚ waving its arms at me. The sky wasn’t visible to my sight‚ the deep grey clouds were disappearing‚ and the sun was nowhere to be seen. Regardless‚ I continued my journey with my obsolete umbrella firmly tucked under my arm and against my battered coat; that I have been wearing for the past fifteen years. The roar of engines could be heard as I continued my journey. The mist thickened into a dense fog‚ mirroring
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speakers with little understanding of what the lyrics mean. Apparently‚ Asian singers are gaining popularity around the globe and their appeal is no longer limited to Asian audiences only. Singers apart‚ movie stars are also gaining a place in the Western countries--Jackie Chan‚ Bruce Lee‚ Li Gong and Jet Li to name but a few. Generally speaking‚ technological advancement‚ trend of Asian cultures and change in music type are the major reasons why the stars from the East can survive and thrive in the
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these trenches are very narrow only enough to have bit of room for the person next to you. This made diseases to easily spread such as influenza‚ fever‚ typhoid‚ and malaria. One of my buddies I share a spot within the trenche just died‚ right in front of me.
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Japan and Western Europe are two countries on opposite sides of the earth‚ yet both had a time period known as the feudal period. Japan’s feudal age (12th century to the = 15th century) is comparable in many ways to Europe’s feudal age (9th century through the 15th century‚ also known as the Middle Ages). Three specific areas that share differences and similarities between these two ages of feudalism are in politics‚ culture‚ and social structure. An area in which the West and Japan are as different
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