Ironic, Grinding War (Chps 6-7 SHV)

Normally war has two sides. Sides that shoot in opposite direction saving their own bottoms, and as well protecting their country and their fellow country-men. But after finding this particular case as Vonnegut describes it, I realize that wars have more than two sides:"He was marking the boundary between the American and English sections of the compound... It was a familiar symbol from childhood." (SHV pg 144). fighting a common enemy, always there will be division within alliance, it is what Vonnegut transmits, some kind of racism that makes union impossible even within friendly rifles. It is human isolation, and the incapability of being able to bond with other beings. It is almost like one for one, and all for none. 

Something that is said, and is very wise indeed, is that in order to maintain self confidence, and a sane mind, your physical mind and psyche, the reflection of yourself to yourself plays a big role. "If you stop taking pride in your appearance, you will very soon die." (SHV pg 145). This is realistic for what you physically see is what gives you the impresion of being alive or dead. It's the reflection of your mood and spirit. It shows the will you have to move on and live. Desire to exist. Ultimatelly it is what you think of yourself and what others will see at first glabce from you. They will see you alive or dead. 

Finally, the most vivid image I had in this chapter was this one, that Vonnegut describes:

"The axles of the cart were greased with the fat of dead animals."(SHV pg 157). It could obviously be inferred as a metaphore, describing how like the grease of the Jews and Gypsies was used as soap and candles, the grease of the animals, indirectly helped to make the axles of the wheelbarrow go smooth, and so the wheels can spin and spin, making it easier to push. But the big picture is actually how death, and casualties in war, as a matter of fact help the parties in many ways. either from starting a long wanted war, from a massacre to political news and totally altered propaganda agianst the opposite party. It is a convenient, ironic war. Isn't it?