All Quiet on the Western Front Scene 40 Summary

  • Paul and Kat reunite, and Paul tells him about the difficulties of readjusting to civilian life.
  • He confesses that Kat's all he has left, saying there are no lies between them at the Front. An airplane drops a bomb.
  • Shrapnel strikes Kat's shin.
  • Paul carries Kat to the infirmary, suggesting they work together after the war. Another bomb goes off, and Paul yells they won't get both of them in one day.