All Quiet on the Western Front Scene 29 Summary

  • Paul, Albert, and Leer swim across the river at night, and the French women welcome them—more accurately, they welcome the food—into their home.
  • Across the river, Kat pours drink after drink into Tjaden.
  • When Tjaden asks why, Kat says it is because the boys said to keep him entertained. Tjaden realizes he's been betrayed but passes out before he can do anything about it.
  • Paul lies in bed with his French, um, date.
  • He tries to explain to her how he'll always remember her, but the language barrier prevents her from understanding.
  • The three soldiers leave the house as naked as they came.