All Quiet on the Western Front
Ch. 1-4 Symbolism and Imagery
Name: ________________________
Directions: Individually, find 3 examples of symbolism or imagery from chapter _____. Quote words
from the text and include the page number. Then, working with a group, share each example and
answer the questions that follow.
Example 1: _________________________________________________________________________
a. Symbolism or Imagery? How do you know?
b. What tone is evident?
c. What is the significance of this example? (What does it reveal about the life of soldiers?)
Example 2: _________________________________________________________________________
a. Symbolism or Imagery? How do you know?
b. What tone is evident?
c. What is the significance of this example? (What does it reveal about the life of soldiers?)
Example 3: _________________________________________________________________________
a. Symbolism or Imagery? How do you know?
b. What tone is evident?
c. What is the significance of this example? (What does it reveal about the life of soldiers?)
As a group, select the most significant image or symbol from each chapter. Then, individually again,
write a complete paragraph that answers the question: How does the author use imagery or
symbolism to portray the life of a soldier in WWI? Start with a topic sentence which makes a general
statement about symbolism/imagery and then give your three examples. Make sure you make logical
links between them.
Chapter 1: ___________________________________________________________________________
Chapter 2: ___________________________________________________________________________
Chapter 3: ___________________________________________________________________________
Chapter 4: ___________________________________________________________________________