The war was presented to the young men as an exciting adventure that would be full of rewards. In the first place, one of such rewards was the feeling of pride or greatness. This can be seen in the novel All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque when he introduces a character named Kantorek, who is the teacher of the main character. In the novel, Kantorek gives a speech to young men declaring to them that they should fight for their “Fatherland” and that they are the “Iron Youth”. Kantorek is riling up the boys by using the words “Fatherland” and “Iron Youth”. Additionally, another reward thought to be gained from the war was honourable cause to fight for. Moreover, this can be seen in the poem “They” by Siegfried Sassoon where