Throughout chapter 2, Vonnegut frequently mentions different torture techniques and devices. Many were ancient or from medieval times, such as the iron maiden (pictured above), or modern weapons, such as the 57-millimeter antitank gun, knifes, and tanks. Vonnegut's references to these gruesome methods and items may be included to help the reader more easily understand the pain and gore associated with war. With the help of his unique style of describing objects, Vonnegut was able to create vivid images of what these weapons and torture devices looked like.
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