Who is the unofficial leader of Paul Bäumer's company?
A. Stanislaus Katczinski
B. Albert Kropp
C. Tjaden
D. Haie Westhus
Also known as Kat, he has the most positive influence on Paul and his comrades on the battlefield. Katczinsky was a cobbler in civilian life; he is older than Paul Bäumer and his comrades, and serves as their leadership figure. He also represents a literary model highlighting the differences between the younger and older soldiers.