Beatrice Rumfoord is a fictional character from the novel "Slaughterhouse-Five" by Kurt Vonnegut. She is the wife of Bernard V. Rumfoord, a wealthy and influential man. Beatrice is portrayed as a supportive yet somewhat passive character, reflecting the societal expectations of women during the time period in which the story is set. In the narrative, Beatrice's interactions with her husband and other characters highlight themes of love, loyalty, and the complexities of human relationships. Her character serves to illustrate the impact of war and trauma on personal lives, a central theme in Vonnegut's work.