Cat’s Cradle

Cat’s Cradle

by

Kurt Vonnegut

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Cat’s Cradle: Chapter 92 Summary & Analysis

Summary
Analysis
John quotes some of Bokonon’s words about boko-maru: “My soles, my soles! / My soul, my soul, / Go there, / Sweet soul; / Be kissed. / Mmmmmmmmm.”
Bokonon’s absurd poem foregrounds the sole/soul pun, just in case any readers missed it.
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