“Catch-22” by Joseph Heller is a paramount novel that deftly blends elements of absurdity, dark humor, and stark realism to explore the paradoxes and absurdities of war. At the heart of the novel is the unforgettable character Captain John Yossarian, a B-25 bombardier stationed on the fictional island of Pianosa during World War II. Yossarian’s desperate attempts to maintain his sanity amidst the chaos of war serve as a powerful lens through which Heller critiques the absurdity of military bureaucracy and the devastating impact of war on the human spirit.
