Guilt is a dominant motif we see throughout the novel. Lieutenant Jimmy Cross feels guilty for Lavender's death because he was preoccupied with his feelings for Martha. At the same time, it can be argued that Cross’s feelings for Martha may have kept him alive. To what extent were the men responsible for each other?
Were any of them wrong to daydream and distract themselves from the realities of war?
Is it fair to hold these young men responsible for each other's lives?
Who is responsible?