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Slaughterhouse-Five

by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

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  • Investigate the firebombing of Dresden, Germany, during World War II and contrast Vonnegut’s depiction of the event with historical accounts.
  • Examine the history of UFO sightings in the United States and compare Billy Pilgrim’s interactions with the Tralfamadorians to documented sightings and alleged abductions.
  • Compare and contrast Slaughterhouse-Five with another renowned war novel, such as The Red Badge of Courage or All Quiet on the Western Front.

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