Dec 21, 2009

Slaughterhouse-Five | Topics for Further Study

Research the Dresden, Germany, firebombing of World War II and compare Vonnegut’s account of the event with the historical record.

Research the history of UFO sightings in the United States and compare Billy Pilgrim’s experience with the Tralfamadorians to actual reported sightings and ‘‘abductions.’’

Compare and contrast Slaughterhouse-Five with another well-known novel of war, such as The Red Badge of Courage or All Quiet on the Western Front.