How does society influence an individuals perception of himself? How does it influence an individuals perception of others?
The protagonist in Slaughterhouse Five is not effected by society's influences. Billy lives a weak and pathetic life by Earth's societal standards and does not adhere to their norm's at all. However, he is still greatly influenced by the Tralfmadorian's "society." Whether the Tralfmadorian world actually exists, or is just a fictional product of Billy's imagination, he chooses to follow the way they live. By doing so, Billy is almost directly disputing Earth's societal norms. Vonnegut is satirically drawing attention to the fact that society is emotionally disconnected from life by portraying Billy in this manner.
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