Vonnegut's Cat's Cradle Discussion
Vonnegut’s work is often considered to exemplify “black
humor” or gallows humor (humor that is morbid and grotesque that reflects the tragic absurdities of
life and death). As we read Cat’s Cradle, we find ourselves laughing at the tragic absurdities found
within the apocalyptic society and the inevitable destruction. What passages or scenes do
you find humorous? And how does this humor work in relationship to the novel's
attitude toward science?
