"There were about twenty other Americans in there, sitting on the floor with their backs to the wall, staring into the flames- thinking whatever there was to think, which was zero" (55).
The soldiers are in a terrible position being held by the Germans. They attempt to better their situation by zoning out while staring at a fire. It is better for them to think nothing than to worry about their situation.
Some people, like myself, worry too much about what is happening. Sometimes it is better to just let your mind relax, and then you can think about what to do. With a calm mind it is much easier to make good decisions to better your situation. A flame is flikkers back and forth making it easy to forget yourself.
The American fliers turned in their uniforms, became high school kids. And Hitler turned into a baby, Billy Pilgrim supposed" (75).
Billy Pilgrim's idea of time is turned upside down. After he hears the way the Tralfamadorian view of time he does not know what to think. Then he starts time traveling back and forth through time.
This makes me think about what life would be like with time travel. The world could be a much better place because disasters would be averted and everyone would live happier lives. Then again people would abuse this power for their own personal gain, hurting others.
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