War is often perceived as glamorous and an adventure to those we are involved. However, war destroys many people in many ways. After fighting in the trenches of World War I, Erich Maria Remarque and Wilfred Owen poured their experiences into works of literature. Even though Remarque and Owen were “enemies” during the war, identical themes can be found in Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front and Owen’s “Insensibility” and “Asleep.” A …showed first 75 words of 790 total…

…showed last 75 words of 790 total…war destroyed their minds. It drove many to insanity and they will never be able to escape it. Both authors began their works by declaring that their writing was about war, and the misfortune of war. This is just a few of the themes common between both writers. However, they are many more that can be found. The experiences of war were all the same, no matter which side of the line you were on.