CHAPTER THREE- STATIC CHARACTER

So far throughout Pilgrim's pilgrimage in time, his persona/character has not changed very much. This makes him more of a static character. All thoughout his travels, Billy Pilgrim has remained the same guy who is defenseless against where he will go next. He has no control over where he will appear next or how he must react to certain events. He cannot defend himself in situations, such as his imprisonment to the Germans. Pilgrim has no weapons or means of revolt. It is actually quite ironic that he has the framed prayer in his office. "God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom always to tell the difference" (p 60). It seems to me that he has been given more serenity than courage and wisdom combined.