Chapter 1

In the first chapter, Vonnegut has established that his book will be anti-war. He also notes that a world without war is very unlikely. Vonnegut seems to be pessimistic in a humorous way. I think he is intriguing but weird, and for some reason he reminds me of Albert Einstein. In this chapter Vonnegut describes himself as a typical old guy (bad memory, "old fart," "so it goes," etc.) and his opinions are comical. After reading the first chapter, I think the book will be interesting, funny, and sad all at the same time.

Point of View

The first chapter of "Slaughterhouse -five" by Kurt Vonnegut is in first person point of view. In this chapter, Vonnegut says: "I have told my sons... the news of massacres of enemies is not to fill them with satisfaction or glee," (24). This is an example of Vonnegut sharing personal details about his life with the reader. In this chapter, Vonnegut elaborates on his opinions on the book (Slaughterhouse-five) as well as his opinions on other random things. Vonnegut's writing is unique and down to earth. He often portrays himself as an "old-fart"and makes his dry-humor very distinguishable.