Characters:
- Paul Baumer: narrator, enlisted because of his false sense of patriotism, bitter towards authority, great friend, does not let emotions get the most of him
- Tjaden: loud, does not get along with authority, close friend of Paul, skinny, eats a lot, hotheaded
- Albert Kropp: critical of the war, smart, classmate of Paul, resourceful
- Stanislaus Katczinsky: has a family, 40 years old, very smart, takes advantage of their few opportunities, resourceful