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.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc4155 |
| Date | 05 1900 |
| Creators | Dye, Scott Allen |
| Contributors | Baird, James L., Simpkins, Scott, 1958-, Tanner, James T. F. |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | Text |
| Rights | Use restricted to UNT Community, Copyright, Dye, Scott Allen, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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