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Leer is a member of Paul Bäumer’s platoon in the novel All Quiet On The Western Front. He is described as having a combative and aggressive personality, as well as an obsession with girls and women. Despite his outer bravado, Leer is deeply affected by the horrors of war and is eventually killed in battle.
Leer is one of Paul’s friends and a member of the same unit. With a full beard, he is described as more mature-looking than his comrades. He is intelligent and holds strong opinions, particularly about women and love, reflecting the raw and sometimes cynical views the soldiers develop as they are exposed to the brutal realities of war. Leer’s wounding and subsequent death emphasize the indiscriminate and senseless nature of the conflict.