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29 pages 58 minutes read

Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

2 B R 0 2 B

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1962

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Essay Topics

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Discuss the symbolism of the waiting room in “2BR02B.” What does it represent, and how does it contribute to the overall message of the story?

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Explore the concept of sacrifice in “2BR02B.” What sacrifices do characters make, and what does the story suggest about the value of life and death?

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Compare and contrast the society depicted in “2BR02B” with contemporary society. What similarities and differences do you see? What warnings or lessons might Vonnegut be showing? Further, consider how these similarities and differences play out within different regions of the world and under different socioeconomic conditions.

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Analyze the role of art and creativity. How does Vonnegut use the character of Wehling to explore the importance of artistic expression in a dystopian world?

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Analyze the role of technology and science in the story. How do advancements in these fields contribute to the problems faced by society, and can they offer any solutions?

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Explore the role of irony in the story. How does Vonnegut use irony to comment on the absurdity of the world he has created and to convey his message?

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Explore the theme of generational conflict in the story. How do different generations in “2BR02B” perceive and respond to the problems facing society?

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. Investigate the significance of the story’s title “2BR02B” and its relationship to the literary devices used in the story. How does the title reflect the story’s themes, symbols, and overall literary style?

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Discuss the significance of dialogue in “2BR02B.” How does Vonnegut use dialogue to reveal character traits and advance the plot while also conveying thematic elements?

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Analyze the role of gender and the family in “2BR02B.” How do the characters’ gender roles and family dynamics contribute to the story’s themes?

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