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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!
Elaine A pilgrim can also be one who goes on a journey, crusade, or mission. (a pilgrimage). It doesn't always mean for religious reasons. Remember, Billy st…moreA pilgrim can also be one who goes on a journey, crusade, or mission. (a pilgrimage). It doesn't always mean for religious reasons. Remember, Billy starts out on his first military mission as a chaplain's assistant. He doesn't want to fight or kill anyone. He himself has no fear of death and accepts everything that happens to him. He is filled with self doubt, but is on a crusade to write about what happened in Dresden, and to make sure he doesn't glorify the war.(less)
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Slaughterhouse-Five
by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
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