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All Quiet on the Western Front

by Erich Maria Remarque

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All Quiet on the Western Front

In All Quiet on the Western Front, the soldiers' dreams about home reflect their age and experiences. Older soldiers, like Detering and Kat, dream of returning to their families and former lives,...

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All Quiet on the Western Front

Detering's exact age is not specified in All Quiet on the Western Front. While Paul and his schoolmates are about 18-19 years old and Kat is around 40, Detering's age is left ambiguous. Context...

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All Quiet on the Western Front

Static characters in All Quiet on the Western Front include Kantorek, Detering, Frau Baumer, and Kat. Kantorek maintains his denial and patriotism, Detering is never able to endure being a soldier,...

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