Characterization

In chapter 5, Vonnegut introduces Billy's wife Valencia Merble. The author says "Valencia was... rich... as big as a house... and the frames [of her glasses] were trimmed with rhinestones," (136). Within this paragraph, Vonnegut uses characterization to reveal that Valencia values money and food. Also, he makes her personality appear to be somewhat annoying. Valenica seems to have very insignificant value to her husband Billy and remains a weak character throughout the chapter.