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The Pros And Cons Of Kurt Industrialization

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It is obvious through the warning given by Lasher to Paul. Lasher counsels Paul not to leave the Ghost Shirt Society. It is the shelter for Paul and his revolutionary thoughts. He fears that if Paul leaves the society for any reason he may be slaughtered. So the Ghost Shirt Society turns out to the shelter for Paul and hence he compels other to join hands with him. He tries his level best to make others as the members of the Ghost Shirt Society. Paul ever thinks about the evil things that erases humanity in men. At that time a light suddenly has flashed. He sees his face in the mirror which is framed by fluorescent lamps. In that, “Over the mirror was the legend, THE BEST MAN IN THE WORLD FOR THE BEST JON IN THE WORLD” (221). Kurt …show more content…

They hail the introduction of industrialization as a boon to the society and in turn to the United States of America as it renders good service to the wellbeing of upper class people. Modern machines and tools equipment such as refrigerator, microwave, television, scooter, washing machines, cellular phone, fan, etc., are introduced which fascinate many. But man power is reduced by introducing washing machines and robots for house hold chores. The industries have created an illusion that men cannot survive without the support of modern machines. On the one side it creates unemployment crisis and on the other side it creates inferiority complex among the people who fail to adapt to the life style with all the latest inventions. On one occasion Paul is considered as the traitor for Ghost Shirt Society, but he does not like this idea being propagated. This situation continues for long time. He gets angry.
For once, his dissatisfaction with his life was specific. He was reacting to an outrage that would be regarded as such by almost any man in any period of history. He had been told to turn informer on his friend… This was about as basic as an attack on integrity could …show more content…

They believe that their standard of life would be upgraded and on par with their neighbors if they update all the equipment as soon as they are introduced in the market for sale. The industrial sector has canvassed them to compete with others in buying all the latest technological inventions. They are ignorant of the fact that their hard work is sucked by the companies. They do not even know which is essential and which is not. The industries have placed them in a pathetic condition. Kurt Vonnegut thus grasps for the emergency brake in history through his novel Player Piano and propagandas to stop continuing the enslavement of humanity by advocating new technological

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