EXISTENTIAL IDEAS IN KURT VANNEGUT'S NOVELS
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15547557
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Kurt Vonnegut, existentialism, absurdism, freedom, determinism, meaning, absurd hero, Slaughterhouse-Five, Cat’s Cradle, Breakfast of Champions, Jean-Paul Sartre, Albert Camus, Friedrich Nietzsche, satire, human condition, existential philosophy.Annotasiya
Kurt Vonnegut’s novels are rich with existential themes, exploring the absurdity of human existence, the quest for meaning, and the tension between freedom and determinism. Through his satirical narrative style and unconventional storytelling, Vonnegut critiques societal norms and the broader human condition. This paper examines three of his major works—Slaughterhouse-Five, Cat’s Cradle, and Breakfast of Champions—through the lens of existential philosophy, focusing on the influence of thinkers like Albert Camus, Jean-Paul Sartre, and Friedrich Nietzsche. The analysis reveals how Vonnegut portrays his characters as grappling with the inherent absurdity of life, the search for personal meaning, and the limitations of human agency in an indifferent universe. By intertwining humor and philosophical inquiry, Vonnegut invites readers to confront the paradoxes of existence, offering a unique perspective on the human experience. The paper highlights the relevance of Vonnegut’s existential themes in contemporary discussions of freedom, absurdity, and the search for purpose.
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Nietzsche, Friedrich. Thus Spoke Zarathustra. Translated by Thomas Common, Dover Publications, 1999.
Sartre, Jean-Paul. Existentialism is a Humanism. Yale University Press, 2007.
Vonnegut, Kurt. Cat’s Cradle. Holt, Rinehart, and Winston, 1963.
Vonnegut, Kurt. Slaughterhouse-Five. Delacorte Press, 1969.Vonnegut, Kurt. Breakfast of Champions. Dial Press, 1973.
