Slaughterhouse Five: Chapter 3 Questions
Justin Dorlis
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11:01 AM
Due Apr 26
Respond to the following questions after reading Chapter 3 of Slaughterhouse Five
1.Describe the German force that captured Billy. What does that force tell us about Germany at the end of the war?
2.What happens to the scouts?
3.Why does the German photographer take a picture of Billy’s and Weary’s feet?
4.Why does the photographer stage a picture of Billy’s capture?
5.What does Billy’s encounter with the Marine major tell us about Billy’s approach to life?
6.Why does the doctor tell Billy to take a nap everyday? What do you think caused Billy’s malady?
7.Describe the German reserves whom the captured Americans passed. How do they compare to the group that captured Billy?
8.Describe the conditions on the trains that transported the prisoners. Describe the car that housed the railroad guards.
9.Why does Vonnegut refer to the prisoners on the trains as “human beings”?
For each question make sure you have at least 3 sentences. Don't you fancy words? Keep it simple but speak your mind
1.The German force that captured Billy consisted of a couple of tall, young, healthy, highly-armed Germans. This force tells us that Germany at the end of the war still had a strong military presence and were determined to capture any enemy soldiers they encountered.
2.The scouts were captured and beaten by the Germans, ultimately being left behind in a ditch while the rest of the American prisoners were taken to a train station.
3.The German photographer took a picture of Billy's and Weary's feet as a way to signify the first prisoners being captured, with their feet being symbolic of their journey into captivity.
4.The photographer staged a picture of Billy's capture to provide a visual representation of American soldiers being captured by German forces, likely for propaganda purposes.
5.Billy's encounter with the Marine major shows that Billy has a passive and detached approach to life, as he does not put up a fight or show much emotion during the encounter.
6.The doctor tells Billy to take a nap everyday in order to help him cope with the trauma and stress he has experienced during his time as a prisoner of war. Billy's malady, which includes him being stuck in time, is likely caused by the intense psychological effects of war.
7.The German reserves that the captured Americans passed were described as old, haggard, and weary-looking individuals. They appeared to be less intimidating and in worse condition compared to the initial group that captured Billy.
8.The conditions on the trains that transported the prisoners were crowded, filthy, and uncomfortable. The car that housed the railroad guards was described as luxurious in comparison, highlighting the vast difference in treatment between the guards and the prisoners.
9.Vonnegut refers to the prisoners on the trains as "human beings" to emphasize their shared humanity and suffering, despite being treated as mere cargo by their captors. This helps to humanize the prisoners and evoke empathy from the readers.