Five Families

Muszynski 8 Kurt Vonnegut?s War Experiences Expressed in Slaughterhouse-Five Kurt Vonnegut served as a private and an infantry scout in the United States Army during WWII and experienced many terrible, horrifying events. He ended up receiving the Purple Heart because of his valiant efforts during the war as well as for surviving the Prisoner of War camp (P.O.W.) in Dresden, Germany. Dresden has a reputation, because of the bombing that happened there, which is told that this bombing…

Martin Luther was born in Eisleben, Saxony (now Germany) which was part of the Holy Roman Empire. His parents’ were Hans and Margaretta Luther. His father was a very hard working businessman and at an early age his family of 10 moved to Mansfeld. At the very young age of five Luther had begun his education at a local school where he learned three things: Latin, reading, and writing. During his teen years at age 13, he went to the school run by the Brethren of the Common Life in Magdeburg.…

Kayleigh Liu Paper #3: Research HIS286J – Religion and Popular Culture The English Reformation would be considered to be the turning point for European history because of the effect it had overall and the wave of events that occurred afterwards. England was a predominantly Catholic central country and it has been this way ever since the introduction of the idea of this religion. The power and influence the church had over the common people’s daily lives has been undeniably strong and it…

No Need for Powers: Billy Pilgrim is a Hero in Slaughterhouse Five Heroes in a narrative are not like Superman, Batman or Wonder Woman but a leader who has courage, intelligence and good intentions. Billy Pilgrim, the novel’s protagonist is labeled the anti hero because he may not show all the qualities of a hero. Yet, many fall oblivious to the fact that no hero is perfect. In Kurt Vonnegut’s Slaughterhouse Five, there are several obvious candidates, but Billy is not one of them. However,…

For anyone that has personally or has a family member that was in a war will know that when they step foot into the chaotic and unforgiving world of war it takes a part of you away and leaves something gruesome behind. Kurt Vonnegut the author of Slaughterhouse Five was in one of the worst wars to this date, World War Two. In Vonnegut 's book, the main character, Billy Pilgrim goes through many hardships in World War Two. As Bill is thrown around in his travels in the great war, we get some…

What was Martin Luther’s occupation/vocation? Luther was a scholar turned monk. What did Martin Luther title his list of grievances with the Catholic Church? Briefly describe a few of these grievances. The list of grievances was titled the Ninety-Five Theses. The list was comprised of problems which Luther had with the Church. The main issues included: The sale of indulgence, the power of the Pope, the Priest’s inability to marry, and his belief the humans were not saved by their actions, but…

chapter is “The Son of a Peasant”. Kittleson shows Martin Luther’s humble beings and a relationship between father and son. Hans and Margarette Luder, his parents, were of peasant descendants. However, Hans had some success as a miner. In 1484, the family moved to nearby Mansfeld. University of Erfurt, in 1501, Martin…

your most cherished dream? Perhaps, you want to start a business? You have every detail worked out, and is simply waiting for the right moment to make it happen. Or, perhaps you have a long-standing desire to travel the world, alone, or with your family? It may be that you have a creative idea that you’ve been holding on to since childhood, a dream that doesn’t let go. On the other hand, maybe you are struggling with an illness, something that is preventing you from living your life to the…

Ishmael’s story was one of the worst war experiences we read through the class. He was not a trained soldier, but forced into the violence of war when his country was ripped apart during war. He was a young child who’s family was murdered and village taken from him, forcing Ishmael to resort to acts of desperation to stay alive. With his back was against the wall, he was forced to join the army and fight the rebels, stripping his childhood…

Another character that was forced to relinquish his individualism due to being alienated by society was Billy Pilgrim from Slaughterhouse-Five written by Kurt Vonnegut. Billy is primarily ostracized due to his obsession with his alien abductions. However, it also seems as though he is young at heart and is unwilling to work towards his future and move on/forward with his life. This is often a characteristic that is frowned upon in society due to the fact that we hold those who are extremely…