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An Analysis of Catch 22 by Joseph Heller


Catch 22, by Joseph Heller, is a critique of the society that we live in.
Whoever is proud of what we have advanced to, and is unwilling to look at it in
a negative light, would find this book very subversive. It threatens and
criticizes the way of living of most who pride themselves in living a modern
life. Heller shows through the ridiculousness of war how misguided much of
modern society has become, in spite of all our so called civilized advancement.
Some will find this interesting, thought provoking and enjoy this book. Others
will take it as a direct threat and insult to all the work they have done.
From the very beginning, Heller shows some of the most popular ideas and
values of the day in a negative, questioning light. In particular, he shows the
negative consequences of conformity and highlights individuality as a way to
survive. He wants us to recognize how one is controlled and stifled by society.
The leading character in......

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