Themes
Key
LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in Cat’s Cradle, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work.
Science and Morality
Religion
Governance, Politics, and Nationhood
Absurdity and Meaninglessness
Summary
Analysis
The crowd falls silent. John notices that Frank is “Papa” Monzano’s personal bodyguard. John can’t help staring at the beautiful Mona, who plays some music on a xylophone for the crowd.
John’s infatuation with Mona is important as it influences his decision later whether to become San Lorenzo’s new ruler.
Themes
