Vonnegut

Readers who have read any of the works of Kurt
Vonnegut must have come across many things that caught their
attention. It is not only his unusual style that makes him
special in contemporary American literature. It is not only
the skill and various literary techniques with which he
manages to convey the main message to readers of various age
groups. It is not only the message itself which always makes
people think and discover startling facts about our world.
Looking on Vonnegut's works from a holistic point of view,
a reader or a critic can see recurring themes and ideas.
Throughout this author's books, the reader can notice
a unique relationship between the created image of Humanity,
people in general, and Divinity, a divine power or God.
Humanity, in this case, seems to be in a rather peculiar
situation, unable to escape an invisible grasp that has
a hold on it. Vonnegut, through his life, novels and
stories, appea...