The way in which Slaughterhouse-Five was written helps to emphasize the importance of life and significance ofdeath. Kurt Vonnegut uses a mix of social satire, black humor, autobiography and moral philosophy to explain a powerful antiwar message (Vonnegut and Ludwig). Through the characterization of Billy Pilgram and his experiences in World War II, Vonnegut uses his own background from the firebombing of Dresden, Germany to explore the psychological effects of war on the average soldier in Slaughterhouse-Five.
The air raid upon Dresden, Germany in World War II took place during February 13-15, 1945 (Vonnegut). Prior to this, Vonnegut had been captured as a prisoner of war and he was held in a slaughterhouse meat locker during the
The air raid upon Dresden, Germany in World War II took place during February 13-15, 1945 (Vonnegut). Prior to this, Vonnegut had been captured as a prisoner of war and he was held in a slaughterhouse meat locker during the