So we talked a bit in class yesterday about how Vonnegut positions himself and many of the facets in his novel by using very theatrical techniques. Also, from the excerpt that Nawel read in class, it is pretty clear that Vonnegut is all for the idea of people asserting themselves in roles and that those roles ultimately have a purpose. This could be said for individual characters in the novel or people in the real world. What are some examples in the novel of people who occupy roles that are necessary for plot to unfold the way it does. Conversely, can we think about any non-fictional people who play roles, not necessarily good or bad…