46 pages 1 hour read

Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1965

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Essay Topics

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What is the significant connection between Eliot’s obsession with fire and his experiences as a soldier in World War II? How do those experiences inform his actions in the novel?

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Eliot is a multi-millionaire. Today, the wealthiest people are billionaires and beyond. How is this story relevant to society today?

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How does the novel define poetry, and how does it function thematically?