ouse, for example, Baumer is
             overwhelmed at being home. His joy and relief are such that he cannot
             speak; he can only weep (Remarque, All Quiet VII. 140). When he and
             his mother greet each other, he realizes immediately that he has
             nothing to say to her: "We say very little and I am thankful that she
             asks nothing" (Remarque, All Quiet VII. 141). But finally she does
             speak to him and asks, "'Was it very bad out there, Paul?'" (Remarque,
             Here, when he answers, he lies, ostensibly to protect her from
             hearing of the chaotic conditions from which he has just returned. He
             Mother, what should I answer to that! You would not
             understand, you could never realize it. And you never shall
             realize it. Was it bad, you ask.-You, Mother,--I shake my
             head and say: "No, Mother, not so very. There are always a
             lot of us together so it isn't so bad."
             (Remarque, All Quiet VII. 143)
             Even in trying to protect her, by using words that are false,
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