Billy Pilgrim

Billy Pilgrim is a fictional character from Kurt Vonnegut's novel "Slaughterhouse-Five." He is a World War II soldier who becomes "unstuck in time," experiencing moments from his life out of sequence, including his time as a prisoner of war and his later encounters with aliens on the planet Tralfamadore. The narrative explores themes of fate, free will, and the absurdity of war. Through Billy's experiences, Vonnegut critiques the destructiveness of conflict and examines how individuals cope with traumatic events, offering a blend of science fiction and anti-war commentary.