continuous as times change, the movie better displays the author's attempt to capture in the notion of being "unstuck in time." On the other hand, the novel does help the audience follow these time changes better by setting it up for the next scene, offering a background of Billy's experiences before they begin through these transitional statements.Another difference between the two is the way in which characters are presented. In the novel the audience is introduced to Billy's captive mate, Montana Whildhack, as she is first placed into the Tralfamadorian zoo. She is place in the cohabitation with Billy while she is unconscious and is filled in by him about her new surroundings. A while after she gains his trust, she is then able to mate with him. In the movie, the audience first sees Montana as she comforts Billy after he returns to her from another of his time travel ordeals. In this scene also written differently later on in the book, the two have a conversation about how Billy feels after a recent return from a moment in the war. The display of characters in the novel adds more color to their personalities than in the movie. There is more insight given to the background of the relationship between Billy and these characters. The movie though does not take the main focus off of Billy by telling us less about the other characters. Giving less information allows the reader not to get lost in the images of other characters who may overpower a scene instead of complimenting Billy in them.Being "unstuck in time" is a unique concept normally one cannot be subjected to in real life. Through this imaginary tale, we are able to experience something that is unbelievable and intriguing. Both the novel and movie take us on the same adventure, but by traveling different paths. Both these two structures allow one to have a unique insight into the life of Billy Pilgrim and the thoughts of Kurt Vonnegut.Written by Kelly L. Hicks...
