Paul offers 'a strong, practical sense of esprit de corps which in the field developed into the finest thing that arose out of the war - comradeship" (26-27) - Examine this concept through the first 4 chapters of the novel.
Paul offers 'a strong, practical sense of esprit de corps which in the field developed into the finest thing that arose out of the war. Esprit de corps (literally meaning "spirit of body") is defined as a mutual feeling of pride or loyalty shared by members of a group. Throughout this chapter, Paul is a character that displays this feeling. It is evident by his actions and emotions that Paul is under the influence of esprit de corps. It is an especially common feeling when it comes to members of the army who work together on a regular basis, similar to how Paul operates with his comrades.
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