Slaughter House Five

Slaughter h all(prenominal) Five In Kurt Vonneguts Slaughter kinsfolk Five, thoughtful laughter is presented to the reader to create an entertaining conviction but also gull the reader meditate on the thought that thither is more to the laughter than just a magic. The laughter is presented so the reader will wander if there is a connection between the mockery, of Vonneguts weak character and the downhearted fight he is in, and the main character of the novel, Billy Pilgrim. The joke is that Billy survives the fight because of his fear and weaknesses.

George Meredith states, [t]he true test of frippery is that is shall awaken thoughtful laughter(31). There are jokes make about Billy that show his weakness in character. The jokes recline Billy because they are reflecting Billys weakness in contendfare. He hates the war and is scared of it. Billys comic relief gives him a relief from the war so he will not fall all insane. The reader knows this is the only escape from the refuge of war and t...If you call in for to get a full essay, order it on our website: OrderCustomPaper.com

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