The Concept of Dignity in the Early Science Fiction Novels of Kurt Vonnegut.

Kurt Vonnegut's early science fiction novels depict societies and characters that, as in the real world, have become callous and downtrodden. These works use supercomputers, aliens, and space travel, often in a comical manner, to demonstrate that the future, unless people change their concepts of humanity, will not be the paradise of advanced technology and human harmony that some may expect. In fact, Vonnegut suggests that the human condition may gradually worsen if people continue to look further and further into the universe for happiness and purpose. To Vonnegut, the key to happiness is dignity, and this key is to be found within ourselves, not without.

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2003

Author dc:creator

• Dye, Scott Allen

Contributors dc:contributor

• Baird, James L.
• Simpkins, Scott, 1958-
• Tanner, James T. F.

• Vonnegut, Kurt -- Criticism and interpretation.
• Dignity.
• humanity
• aliens
• space travel
• human condition
• fiction

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• Use restricted to UNT Community
• Copyright
• Dye, Scott Allen
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

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oclc: 53090841
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