Slaughterhouse-Five Questions on Chapter 5
Slaughterhouse-Five
In Slaughterhouse-Five, why is Cinderella called "the most popular story ever told"?
In Slaughterhouse-Five, "Cinderella" is called "the most popular story ever told" as a satirical contrast to the novel's dark tone. While Slaughterhouse-Five depicts a deterministic world where...
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What does Billy dream of when he's under the effect of morphine in Slaughterhouse-Five?
Under the influence of morphine in "Slaughterhouse-Five," Billy Pilgrim dreams of being a giraffe in a garden with other giraffes. In this dream, he is accepted by the other giraffes, who believe he...
Slaughterhouse-Five
Why do the British POWs send Billy to the hospital shed in Slaughterhouse-Five?
The British POWs send Billy to the hospital shed because, during a performance of "Cinderella," he begins shrieking hysterically, indicating a need for medical attention. The British, having warmly...
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How does Bertram Rumfoord serve as a flat character in Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five?
Bertram Rumfoord serves as a flat character in Vonnegut's novel by functioning as a vehicle to highlight the central theme of the destruction of Dresden. As the official Air Force Historian, his role...