Cat’s Cradle

Cat’s Cradle

by

Kurt Vonnegut

Cat’s Cradle: Chapter 107 Summary & Analysis

Summary
Analysis
John lets the Hoenikker siblings into “Papa” Monzano’s room, knowing that he is in the presence of ice-nine. He confronts them about the ice-nine, sure that Frank must have given it to “Papa”, and that Angela and Newt must have some too. Newt throws up.
John realizes what’s been going on—the Hoenikker children have all kept ice-nine in their possession. Newt’s visceral reaction is in proportion to the gravity of the situation.
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