A Light at the End of the TunnelThree powerful stories including Saki's "The Intruders", Erich Maria Remarque's All Quiet on the Western Front and Of Mice and Men , by John Steinbeck, describes the impact that friendship and camaraderie, or lack thereof, can have. Hector Hugh Munro, better known as Saki, was born in Burma when it was under the control of the British Empire. Towards the start of the First World War, Munro was enlisted in the 2nd King Edward's Horse as a private at the age of 43. He quickly rose to the higher ranks and fought for many years. Unfortunately, in November 1916, Munro was shot by a German sniper and died near France. His fight was fought not only through the physical tribulations of war, but also through the social stigma attached to being gay during the First World War. Tragically, at that time, this was an unacceptable way of life and was looked down upon by society. Like the adversity of war, Remarque also fought in World War I, but on the German side. He enlisted at the age of 18 and was later injured by shrapnel in his leg, arm and neck. His struggles did not end there as he faced the immense grief of losing his sister. His death was a punishment for Remarque due to the depiction of Germans in his literature. Although Steinbeck did not have the same experiences of war and loss as the other two authors, he did experience quite a few struggles. Steinbeck won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1962, but was widely criticized as many people thought he did not deserve the award, despite his many achievements such as "The Grapes of Wrath". All revered and respected men have shared a common theme throughout their lives, one being the impact of ...... middle of paper ...... e that having a goal in mind can create an everlasting friendship. Three dynamic works of literature, the desperate yet hopeful characters valiantly endure the struggles to realize their dreams while experiencing the pain of desolation and the fulfilling happiness of a friendly companion. Through hostile resentment, the intense revulsion created by generations of territorial conflict tears apart two vengeful enemies, Ulrich and Georg, in Saki's gripping story. Whereas in Note's bloody war novel, the sheer terror of battle brutally massacres the once innocent minds of the soldiers as they undergo changes in their hearts and souls. Though impervious to the influence of the lonely ranch-bound residents, as they pursue their shared aspirations, George and Lennie forge an invincible friendship in Steinbeck's calamitous short story..