❗️Life on leave starkly contrasts with life on the frontlines, revealing the psychological and emotional toll of war.
😔Paul struggles to cope with the trauma he has witnessed and the disconnect between his experiences and the civilian world.
🔁Paul's visit to his hometown highlights his transformation as a soldier and the difficulty of reintegration into civilian life.
💔Paul wrestles with the concept of death and grapples with the emotional weight of telling a mother her son has died.
🌍The chapter explores the dehumanization of the enemy and how war blurs the lines between 'us' and 'them.'