Cat’s Cradle ABC’s Ch. 1-3
A. Cat’s Cradle is an odd title. I never thought it would have anything to do with the book, but surly it did. It starts out with Jonah, and how is book he is writing came about, “The Day the World Ended” (1). He is also conflicted with his particular religion of Bokononism, an unheard of religion. The reason for the title is introduced in his first story from the youngest brother and the father, Dr. Felix Hoenikker made a “game” out of string called the Cat’s Cradle.
B. Conveyances: a means or way of conveying.
Karass: a group of people who, often unknowingly, are working together to do God’s will.
Folly: lack of good sense or normal prudence and foresight.
C. Why does Vonnegut introduce us to Jonah’s odd religion, is this the basis for the book? Are ” The Books of Bokonon“(2) like the bible for this religion? Does the story of the Great Dane and the doghouse have any significance in the book?
