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.