29 pages 58 minutes read

2 B R 0 2 B

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1962

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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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