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Why is Bill Pilgrim called Pilgrim? A pilgrim is someone "who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons" (according to Google). Why was this chosen for his last name? Is he on a religious journey? Thanks!
Stephanie Fayard Personally, I think the use of the word "pilgrim" as his name has less to do with a religious journey and more to do with the idea that he is always j…morePersonally, I think the use of the word "pilgrim" as his name has less to do with a religious journey and more to do with the idea that he is always journeying, whether it be through time or space. It's also a bit ironic since, according to the Tralfamadorian logic of time in the book, he is in all places and points of his life at all times and in that sense, goes nowhere at all.(less)
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Slaughterhouse-Five
by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
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