Why does Himmelstoss die?

Himmelstoss does not die in Erich Maria Remarque's novel "All Quiet on the Western Front." Instead, he serves as a symbol of the rigid military hierarchy and the harsh realities of war. His character represents the transformation soldiers undergo in the face of combat, as he, once a strict and harsh training officer, becomes more humanized through his experiences on the front lines. The novel ultimately focuses on the psychological and physical toll of war on soldiers rather than individual fates of characters like Himmelstoss.