Cat’s Cradle

Cat’s Cradle

by

Kurt Vonnegut

Cat’s Cradle: Chapter 95 Summary & Analysis

Summary
Analysis
Frank and John arrive at “Papa” Monzano’s castle. The castle was built by Tum-bumwa, an escaped slave who was once Emperor of San Lorenzo. John sees a hook which is reserved especially for Bokonon, and resolves that, as ruler, he will chop it down.
John has lofty ideas about liberating Bokonon, which he will quickly let go of.
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