You talk about the Catholics and the Negroes- said the G-man, and yet, here your two best friends are a Catholic and a Negro. What's so mysterious about that? said Jones. Don't you hate them? said the G-man. Certainly not, said Jones. We all believe the same basic thing. What's that? said the G-man. This once-proud country of ours is falling into the hands of the wrong people, said Jones. He nodded, and so did Father Keeley and the Black Fuehrer. And, before it gets back on the right track, said Jones, some heads are going to roll.
In this excerpt from Kurt Vonnegut Jr.'s "Mother Night," a character referred to as the G-man questions Jones about his friendships with a Catholic and a Black person, suggesting that their differences should cause animosity. However, Jones defends his relationships, emphasizing that despite their diverse backgrounds, they share a fundamental belief regarding their country's decline due to the influence of the wrong people.
Jones's perspective highlights a sense of unity among individuals who, despite societal labels, align in their concerns about national issues. The acknowledgment of "heads rolling" suggests a looming conflict as he advocates for a return to a perceived national pride, underscoring themes of loyalty and the complexities of identity in a shifting social landscape.
