💭War takes a toll on young soldiers, who struggle to reconcile their pre-war lives with the harsh reality of combat.
🔀The training experienced by Paul and his friends prepares them for the harsh conditions of the trenches and forms a bond between them.
💔The death of fellow soldiers, such as Kemmerich, highlights the fleeting nature of life in war and the psychological toll it takes on the survivors.
💪Surviving war requires a delicate balance between emotional resilience and the need to disconnect from one's feelings.
🔄The constant cycle of injury and death in war creates a sense of mechanical repetition and dehumanization.