Symbolism Chart
Below please find the symbolism chart you will use to record the symbols/themes you find in the novel as you read. Keep this in your Google drive, in your LA10 folder.
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LA10 - All Quiet on the Western Front - Chunk Practice
For each chapter of the novel, you will be given several different prompts. You will need to write a one chunk response for each (one CD and two CM). You should create a Google Document that you will use to enter/write/keep track of all of your chunks. Please be prepared to use your chunks for in-class discussions.
For an example of what I am looking for when you write your chunks, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
For an example of what I am looking for when you write your chunks, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
All Quiet Chunks Chapter 1
Directions: Answer the following three questions in chunk form as indicated. All CDs require correct parenthetical notation, like this (Remarque 17). After drawing careful evidence from the text for your CD, be sure to directly answer the question with two pieces of original and thoughtful CM. HINT: Turn the question into a lead-in for the CD.
Chapter 1
Chapter 1
- What different attitudes were held by the "poor and simple" and those who were "better off"? (2 chunks: one about the “poor and simple...one about those who are “better off”, p. 11)
- Why is it ironic that Kantorek refers to the men as the "Iron Youth"? (1 chunk, p. 18-19)
- Although this novel is told from a first person point-of-view, what universal truth does it offer about war? (1 chunk)
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All Quiet Chunks Chapter 2
Chapter 2
- According to Paul, what is the “finest thing to arise from the war”? (1 chunk)
- Kemmerich's death illustrates one of the central themes in the novel. What is that central theme and how does his death reinforce it? (1 chunk)
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All Quiet Chunks Chapter 3
Chapter 3
- Why is it ironic that Paul and his friends refer to themselves as "stone-age veterans" when they compare themselves to the new recruits? (1 chunk, p.35)
- What is Kat's philosophy of war? What is Kropp's philosophy of war? Broaden your commentary to discuss how these viewpoints might be representative of the larger population (2 chunks, p. 40-41)
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All Quiet Chunks Chapter 4
Chapter 4
- How do the men change as they approach the front? Why is this change necessary? (1 chunk, 56)
- How does the scene with the horses (62-64) move beyond the mere death of an animal? Is there something symbolic or representative of a larger idea in this scene? There are a number of ways this question can be answered. Be sure to explore at least 2 of them. (2 chunks…be sure to look at some other pages as well)
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All Quiet Chunks Chapter 5
Chapter 5
- What dreams do the various members of the group have about going home? What do these dreams tell you about their characters? (2 chunks, p. 76-80)
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All Quiet Chunks Chapter 6
Chapter 6
1. Why, according to Paul, must every man believe in chance and trust his luck? (1 chunk, p. 101)
2. To what level are the men reduced during an attack? (1 chunk, p. 113)
1. Why, according to Paul, must every man believe in chance and trust his luck? (1 chunk, p. 101)
2. To what level are the men reduced during an attack? (1 chunk, p. 113)
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All Quiet Chunks Chapter 7
Chapter 7
1. Why does Paul say he should never have had a leave? (2 chunks, p. 185)
1. Why does Paul say he should never have had a leave? (2 chunks, p. 185)
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All Quiet Chunks Chapter 8
Chapter 8
1. What is wrong with Paul's mother? What is Remarque’s purpose in including this? What does it accomplish?
(1-2 chunks to answer each of these questions.)
1. What is wrong with Paul's mother? What is Remarque’s purpose in including this? What does it accomplish?
(1-2 chunks to answer each of these questions.)
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All Quiet Chunks Chapter 9
Chapter 9
1. The men have a discussion about who starts the war. What conclusions do they reach? (1 chunk)
2. Why is Paul so affected by Duval’s death? (1 chunk)
1. The men have a discussion about who starts the war. What conclusions do they reach? (1 chunk)
2. Why is Paul so affected by Duval’s death? (1 chunk)
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All Quiet Chunks Chapter 10
Chapter 10
1. What is Remarque’s view of the medical profession?
Feel free to use evidence from anywhere in the novel (doesn't have to be chapter 10) for textual support. (1 chunk)
2. What role does God/religion play in this novel?
Feel free to use evidence from anywhere in the novel (doesn't have to be chapter 10) for textual support. (1 chunk)
1. What is Remarque’s view of the medical profession?
Feel free to use evidence from anywhere in the novel (doesn't have to be chapter 10) for textual support. (1 chunk)
2. What role does God/religion play in this novel?
Feel free to use evidence from anywhere in the novel (doesn't have to be chapter 10) for textual support. (1 chunk)
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All Quiet Chunks Chapter 11: Two Chunk Paragraph
Chapter 11 Two-Chunk Paragraph
Please respond to the following question in a two-chunk paragraph. That means an arguable topic statement with two supporting chunks (with a thoughtful transition between them) followed by a thoughtful concluding statement.
For this particular question, make sure you include one CD from chapter 11 and another CD from any other previous chapter.
In what ways has Paul and Kat’s relationship developed over the course of the war?
Please respond to the following question in a two-chunk paragraph. That means an arguable topic statement with two supporting chunks (with a thoughtful transition between them) followed by a thoughtful concluding statement.
For this particular question, make sure you include one CD from chapter 11 and another CD from any other previous chapter.
In what ways has Paul and Kat’s relationship developed over the course of the war?
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