Figurative Language In Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse Five
ughterhouse Five, written by Kurt Vonnegut illustrates ideas and opinions that one
may consider while reading the novel. Vonnegut uses word choice, details and figurative language
in the text to demonstrate how the different styles of writing can change a readers perception.
The novel is very in depth and allows for many different opinions to raise. 3 points will be
discussed high lighting the different writing styles to emphasize the ambiguous details in the
novel.
In the novel the Tralfmadorians discuss free will and mention the travels that their people have
endured. While explaining this to Billy it said that “they have visited thirty one inhabited planets
in the universe…only earth is there any talk of free will” (pg. …show more content…
A second interpretation that could
be made is that freewill is dangerous. Over provided amounts of freedom can cause loss of
direction and chaos in the world. Some may feel that a more protected government could sustain
a controlled population. Vonnegut could have also been trying to address the idea that free will
could be the cause of war.
Correspondingly, is the detail that was selected to discuss an ambiguous opinion. Vonnegut
makes a reference to the religious Christmas carol away in a manger in the dedication (pg3)
and later on in chapter 7 (Pg156). This reference could be seen as a sign of reassurance to
some. Religion is often turned to in times of distress and loneliness, and when there are
questions that want answers. Christianity could be interpreted as a sign of peace and hope,
maybe some believed that it could help to stop the war and bind society together in a time
of separation. Having something to believe in could act as a distraction from the violence
that was surrounding the lives of so many. However, to some it is scrutinized as a waste of time and a loss cause,
possibly even the source of some wars. It is common to face disagreement when there
may consider while reading the novel. Vonnegut uses word choice, details and figurative language
in the text to demonstrate how the different styles of writing can change a readers perception.
The novel is very in depth and allows for many different opinions to raise. 3 points will be
discussed high lighting the different writing styles to emphasize the ambiguous details in the
novel.
In the novel the Tralfmadorians discuss free will and mention the travels that their people have
endured. While explaining this to Billy it said that “they have visited thirty one inhabited planets
in the universe…only earth is there any talk of free will” (pg. …show more content…
A second interpretation that could
be made is that freewill is dangerous. Over provided amounts of freedom can cause loss of
direction and chaos in the world. Some may feel that a more protected government could sustain
a controlled population. Vonnegut could have also been trying to address the idea that free will
could be the cause of war.
Correspondingly, is the detail that was selected to discuss an ambiguous opinion. Vonnegut
makes a reference to the religious Christmas carol away in a manger in the dedication (pg3)
and later on in chapter 7 (Pg156). This reference could be seen as a sign of reassurance to
some. Religion is often turned to in times of distress and loneliness, and when there are
questions that want answers. Christianity could be interpreted as a sign of peace and hope,
maybe some believed that it could help to stop the war and bind society together in a time
of separation. Having something to believe in could act as a distraction from the violence
that was surrounding the lives of so many. However, to some it is scrutinized as a waste of time and a loss cause,
possibly even the source of some wars. It is common to face disagreement when there