西线无战事 英语 ppt.pptVIP

All Quite on Western Front Summary Paul and his friends were pure students in Germany, which declared war on France in 1916. When he graduated from school, Paul was persuaded by his teacher’s radical words and then he joined in the training base, the place where he got the essential skill to be a soldier. With the yearn for the war, he went to the western front after the training. However, after witnessed the cruel of war, Paul was changed, he no more a student, but a cool-blood soldier who can kill his enemy skillfully. After a period of time, he was injured in a fight and sent home for holiday. But he couldnt found himself adapt to the environment of his hometown and he backed to the front soon. Finally, in one day which was noted “All quite on western front, he was shot by his enemy when he was drawing a bird. Theme Against the war The first bird shows us cheat and the last suggests fact. Because the first time Paul drew the bird in the film, he was forgiven by his teacher for his teacher was trying to persuade him to join the army. But when he drew the bird in the front, he didnt get understand from his enemy. The reason Paul back to the front The people in his hometown talked about the war regardless of the fact, and his father was pride because his son, Paul is a soldier. The difference between Chinese war film and German war film Chinese war film stresses on the whole strategy of war ,the action of the leader of army and we will win at last. But this film stresses on an ordinary soldier and the result of the war isnt reflected on it. Culture features of Germany They have a high sense of patriotism though they are cheated by the official in a degree. Most of the soldiers are brave and ready to help their friends. They are very optimistic even when they face the danger. Thank you * About the “two birds” Prominent quality of German Their optimistic mind when they face the danger.