Chapter 5: Flat Character

This chapter is defined by various prime examples of Vonnegut's genius. Paul Lazzaro, another captured American service man, is caught stealing a cigar from one of the British soldiers. In his civilian days, Paul was also a thief back in the United States. This shows that he is a FLAT CHARACTER. What is more, the Englishman was half asleep when it happened and in his sleepy daze, he "...had broken Lazzaro's right arm and knocked him unconscious" (Pg 127). The Englishman then carries Lazzaro to the makeshift hospital.