Cat’s Cradle Analysis Outline

Cat’s Cradle Analysis Outline

Introduction 

“Cat's Cradle" is a science fiction novel based that uses satire to relay information. Having been written by Kurt Vonnegut with its publication in 1963 the novel focuses on themes of science, religion, and the nature of human existence (Vonnegut). Notably, science has a destructive potential when applied by humanity. Therefore this essay will critically evaluate the theme of the destructive potential of science and technology regarding human use in line with Vonnegut’s highlights. 

First-Person Narrator Analysis 

In “Cat's Cradle" Vonnegut uses the first person to reveal the intimacy and emergency in introducing his perspective which is viewed to be unreliable (Vonnegut). Through the narrative, a satirical tone is used to shape the story experience. 

External Sources Critical Analysis 

"The Triumph of Prophecy Science Fiction and Nuclear Power in the Post-Hiroshima Period" is a scientific journal y Berger. This journal deeply explores the role of science fiction in reflecting and responding to the development of nuclear power after the Hiroshima bombing (Berger). This journal supports Vonnegut’s argument as it highlights the destructive ability of science when controlled by human nature. "The Vonnegut Effect” by Klinkonwitz highlights the destructive potential of science and technology regarding humanity as in "Cat's Cradle” (Klinkonwitz). This literary criticism provides a critical analysis of how Vonnegut explores the destructive potential of science and technology when controlled by individuals. 

Conclusion 

The “Cats Cradle” as a science fiction novel selectively uses satire to convey the evident impact of the destructive potential of technology based on human intervention. Stern and Klinkonwitz support Vonnegut’s arguments using several arguments which support the harmful consequences of technology with human use. 

Works Cited

Berger, Albert I. "The triumph of prophecy: Science fiction and nuclear power in the post-Hiroshima period." Science Fiction Studies (1976): 143-150. 

Klinkowitz, Jerome. The Vonnegut Effect. Univ of South Carolina Press, 2004. Vonnegut, Kurt. Cat's cradle. London: Penguin, 1964.